snug
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Synonyms & Antonyms for snug
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Adjective
antiseptic, bandbox, crisp, groomed, kempt, neat, orderly, picked up, prim, shipshape, smug, tidied, tidy, trig, trim, uncluttered, well-groomed
Antonyms: Adjective
disheveled (or dishevelled), disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy
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Examples of snug in a Sentence
Verb
the farmhand snugged down in the hay and proceeded to go to sleepAdjective
The shoes were too snug. These jeans are snug around the hips. We were snug in the cabin. She felt snug under the warm blanket. The children were snug in their beds.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Unlike Linenspa’s Down Alternative Comforter, which is best sized up, Mellanni’s bedsheets fit true to size, securely snugging around a mattress. — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "These $25 Bedsheets Have More Than 40,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews," 29 Aug. 2019 By the time the second half began, there would be a blue haze snugged up against the ceiling. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Swaggy P’s blunt assessment: Warriors coach Steve Kerr rolls the best joint in the NBA," 12 July 2019 The only other important factor is the finger holes: Your fingers should feel snug in them, but not so snug that your thumb pops out on release instead of smoothly exiting the ball. — Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, "Want to Become an Excellent Bowler? Here's Everything You Need to Know.," 27 Nov. 2018 But where will the impact come from, particularly with the Steelers so snug against the cap? — Peter King, SI.com, "Le’Veon Bell: Game-Changing Back Who Is Absolutely Not Worth $14 Million a Season," 7 Mar. 2018 That said, the Warriors played like a team that has snugged on its bibs for the long haul. — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, "Steve Kerr gets creative with lineup, but fans will still take Stephen Curry," 28 Apr. 2018 Sheeran’s band was still snug around his finger during the outing, while Seaborn showed off her enviable rock. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Ed Sheeran Explains His Mysterious Ring: Fiancée Cherry Seaborn 'Made It for Me Herself'," 22 Feb. 2018 Steve Ehlmann snugged the zipper to his parka, adjusted his sunglasses and tugged at his cap against the windy, 28-degree December day. — Gary Garth, USA TODAY, "Urban trout programs deliver great fishing close to home," 1 Jan. 2018 Once clean fluid is coming out of the brake, snug the bleeder bolt and move your operation to the left rear wheel and start all over again. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "How to Bleed Your Brakes the Right Way," 1 Feb. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Pick a life jacket with a snug fit that doesn't slide past your ears or chin and pay attention to state laws that require children to wear life jackets. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Whether you're spending Labor Day on a beach, boat or couch, here's how to stay safe," 29 Aug. 2019 For runners, the shoes feature a mesh upper for more breathability, angled heel for a comfortable run, and slim design that reduces bulk and provides a snug fit. — cleveland.com, "How much would you pay for these Ohio State-themed running shoes by Nike?," 27 Aug. 2019 The apartments are snug but well laid-out, and the corridors are warmed by accent colors used by legendary architect Le Corbusier in his watercolors. — John King, SFChronicle.com, "Much-needed Tenderloin housing makes architectural splash — after an 11-year wait," 13 Aug. 2019 The snug, picturesque harbor is too far up the Damariscotta River to accommodate towering cruise ships. — Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, "