snug
/snʌɡ/ (bre, ipa) · [snˈʌɡ] /snʌɡ/ (ame, ipa) · [snˈʌɡ] /ˈsnəg How to pronounce snug (audio)/ (ame, mw)
snug — adjective
- snugpositive
- snuggercomparative
- snuggestsuperlative
1. pleasantly warm and sheltered, making a person or place feel relaxed and safe fr
pleasantly warm and sheltered, making a person or place feel relaxed and safe from the cold
Gita curled up in a snug armchair beside the heater after work.
snug + seat for warm, sheltered comfort
The children looked snug under the blanket while rain hit the windows.
A snug cafe near the station gave Rafael a quiet place to read.
By midnight, Naoko felt snug in a dry coat and wool scarf.
- cozy
very close in meaning, often used for atmosphere as well as warmth
- comfortable
broader and does not by itself suggest warmth or shelter
- comfy
informal and everyday, especially for clothes or furniture
用法筆記
Often used for rooms, blankets, corners, and people wrapped up warmly. It suggests comfort plus protection from cold weather, unlike comfortable, which is broader.
常見錯誤
2. fitting close to the body or another object, with very little extra space
fitting close to the body or another object, with very little extra space
Felix bought a snug cap that stayed on during the boat trip.
snug + clothing item that stays close
Ritu pulled the snug gloves over cold hands before riding home.
The snug cover kept the phone from sliding inside the bag.
Marta chose a snug jacket that sat close to the body without feeling tight.
- close-fitting
neutral and common for clothes that follow the body closely
- fitted
often used for clothes made to match a particular shape
- trim
suggests a neat close fit, especially in style writing
用法筆記
Most often describes clothes, gloves, hats, covers, or cases that sit close without causing discomfort. If the fit feels restrictive or painful, tight is usually the better word.
常見錯誤
snug — noun
- snugsingular
- snugsplural
1. a little enclosed seating space inside a pub for just a few customers
a little enclosed seating space inside a pub for just a few customers
Christopher reserved the snug for a quiet talk after the football match.
the snug as a bookable pub space
The band hid in the snug until the noisy football crowd left.
Ziad carried two beers into the snug where Noa was saving seats.
After work, the four nurses chose the snug instead of the busy bar.
- booth
similar private seating area, but not specifically in a pub
- alcove
focuses on a small recessed space rather than a pub room
- private room
more general and can be much larger or more formal
用法筆記
Mainly British and especially associated with traditional pubs. It refers to a small separated seating area, not just any quiet corner.