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snug

snug

 
 
pronunciation:
snuhg
part of speech: adjective
inflections: snugger, snuggest
definition 1: If a space is snug, it's small but comfortable.
The couple enjoyed their stay in a snug little cabin in the woods.
synonyms:
cozy
similar words:
comfortable, small
definition 2: If a piece of clothing is snug, it is not loose at all. It might be a little tight.
The jeans were a little snug when Molly first got them, but they loosened up pretty soon.Jada's skating instructor told her that her skates should be snug but not really tight.
similar words:
tight
derivations: snugly (adv.), snugness (n.)