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snuggly

snuggly

1 2.8
In a way that invites cuddling or makes you feel close and warm
  • adverb
  • /ˈsnʌɡli/
  • Informal
translation icon : acurrucadamente
  • The blanket wrapped around me felt snuggly and warm on the chilly night.

Then you just close it and zip it up and then it's in this perfect little binder here that just fits everything so snuggly and nice.

Examples

  • This morning, he held me close again; he's been holding me close all the nights and cuddling snuggly every morning, even more than before!

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  • After a long day, I love to curl up in my snuggly pajamas on the couch.

  • The puppy nestled beside me, looking so snuggly that I couldn't help but cuddle him.

Synonyms

cozily
vssnuggly
  • US
1 2.5

In a warm, comfortable way that makes you feel relaxed

invites close cuddling and bodily closeness rather than general relaxation
snugly
vssnuggly
1 1.0

In a warm, comfortable way that keeps you safe from cold

invites close cuddling and affectionate physical contact rather than mere shelter

Antonyms

cold
∞ 1.0

Having a low temperature that feels chilly

uninviting
2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

How Cuddly

snuggly
  • Informal
1 2.8
snugly
5 2.7
cozily
  • US
1 2.5

Surface Forms

snuggly positive

Morphology

snuggly = snug (transparent) = snug + ly

The meaning of 'snuggly' is clearly derived from the adjective 'snug' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Snuggly as an adverb is the same idea: from snug ('comfortable' or 'fit tightly') and -ly, so it means doing something in a close, warm way, like being wrapped in a blanket or a hug.