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Synonyms for snugly
Grammar : Adv |
Spell : snuhg |
Phonetic Transcription : snʌg |
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Définition of snugly
Origin :- 1590s, "compact, trim" (of a ship), especially "protected from the weather," perhaps from a Scandinavian source, cf. Old Norse snoggr "short-haired," Old Swedish snygg, Old Danish snøg "neat, tidy," perhaps from PIE *kes- (1) "to scratch" (see xyster). Sense of "in a state of ease or comfort" first recorded 1620s. Meaning "fit closely" is first found 1838. Expression snug as a bug in a rug attested by 1769; earlier snug as a bee in a box (1706).
- As in comfortably : adv luxuriously
- I warrant they have arranged it all snugly over their beer—snugly, snugly, the rogues!'
- Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- MacConnell took her hand and tucked it snugly under his arm.
- Extract from : « Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ » by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes
- There it lay securely, snugly; and it looked very fresh and beautiful.
- Extract from : « What the Blackbird said » by Mrs. Frederick Locker
- Lying where he had placed her, snugly between the horses, Scott found Nan.
- Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
- I found it all snugly fenced in, and under good cultivation.
- Extract from : « Impressions of America » by Tyrone Power
- Any appellation preceded by the adjective theoretical fitted them snugly.
- Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht
- The dry blankets are now brought quickly and snugly about the child.
- Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler
- They were under the tree in which he lay so snugly ensconced.
- Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston
- He had the bale taken to the consulate and snugly stowed in the back room.
- Extract from : « Cabbages and Kings » by O. Henry
- Carrie arrived in due time, snugly wrapped in hood and shawl.
- Extract from : « Jessie Carlton » by Francis Forrester
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