snugly

• Adverbe signifiant « confortablement, chaudement et bien protégé » ou « en épousant étroitement et agréablement une forme ». Décrit un état de bien-être, de sécurité ou d'ajustement serré et douillet.

An adverb meaning "in a comfortable, warm, and well-protected manner" or "fitting closely and comfortably." It describes a state of being cozy, secure, or tightly fitted.

1. Fitting closelyB1formal

   In a way that fits tightly and comfortably, without extra space.

   bien ajusté, sans espace

   • The lid fits snugly on the jar.
   • The dress hugged her body snugly.
   • The pieces of the puzzle fit snugly together.

   Synonymescloselycomfortablysecurelytightly

   Antonymesloosely

2. Safely protectedB2formal

   In a manner that is secure, protected, or firmly in place.

   de manière sûre et protégée

   • The baby was tucked snugly into the crib.
   • The documents were stored snugly in the safe.
   • The boat was moored snugly in the harbor.

   Synonymesfirmlyprotectivelysafelysecurelytightly

3. Warmly and comfortably shelteredB1formal

   In a way that provides warmth, comfort, and a sense of security.

   Confortablement et chaleureusement à l'abri

   • They sat snugly by the fireplace.
   • The cat curled up snugly on the blanket.
   • The cabin was nestled snugly in the snowy valley.

   Synonymescomfortablycozilysecurelywarmly

   Antonymescoldlyinsecurelyuncomfortably