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in a way that feels warm, cozy, and physically comfortable
- The cat curled up snugly on the windowsill.
- They sat snugly together under a thick blanket.
- She tucked the baby snugly into his crib.
- He wrapped the scarf snugly around his neck and smiled.
- We fit snugly into the tiny cabin, warmed by the fire.
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in a secure or tight-fitting way
- The lid fits snugly on the jar, keeping it airtight.
- Make sure your shoes fit snugly before heading out.
- The dress hugged her waist snugly, emphasizing her figure.
- His glasses sat snugly on the bridge of his nose.
- The bandage wrapped snugly around the wound.
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in a way that reflects comfort, security, or wealth, especially with little effort
- They lived snugly off an inheritance and didn't need to work.
- He sat snugly in his office, untouched by the economic crisis.
- The couple retired snugly to the countryside with a steady pension.
- She was born snugly into privilege and never knew hardship.
- His tenants paid on time, allowing him to live snugly without lifting a finger.
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