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Antonyms for snugly

Grammar : Adv
Spell : snuhg
Phonetic Transcription : snÊŒg

Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for snugly

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