Synonyms of snug
80 similar words
Another word for snug is cosy. Other synonyms of snug are acceptable, form-fitting, close-fitting, tight-fitting and tolerable.
Synonyms and similar words for snug
adjectiveWarm and comfortable; cosy.
adjectiveSatisfactory.
- acceptableBarely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- good enough
- adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- all right
- average
- close enoughSynonym of good enough: acceptable, imperfect but adequate for the purpose.
- close enough for government work US
- close enough for horseshoes and hand grenadesSynonym of close enough for government work.
- decent
- fair
- fine informal
- jake slangSynonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- good enough for government work USSynonym of close enough for government work.
- hunky dory informalSatisfactory, fine.
- kosher
- mustn't grumble UKNot bad; implying that life is not bad and one should not complain about it.
- nonbadNot bad.
- not badReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
- not half badPretty good, imperfect but more than OK.
- OK
- okay
- okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
- passable
- pretty good
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- up to parAt the usual or expected level.
- up to scratchSufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
- up to snuff
- reasonableSatisfactory.
- respectable
- satisfactory
- sufficient
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tickety-boo British, informalCorrect, satisfactory.
- favoursome obsoleteCharacterised or marked by favour or favouritism; acceptable, satisfactory.
adjectiveClose-fitting.
- clingy
- figure-huggingTight-fitting.
- form-fittingFitting closely to the body of the wearer, thus clearly revealing its shape.
- body-huggingClinging tightly to one's body.
- bodyconFigure-hugging, skintight, form-fitting.
- clingsomeCharacterised by clinging or clinginess; clingy; adhesive.
- close-fittingSnug, tight, form-fitting.
- skinny
- skintightConforming tightly to the body, snug against the skin.
- slim-fitHaving a smaller, tighter cut. (of clothes).
- slinky
- tight
- tight-fittingSnug, skintight.
- as tight as Dick's hatband dated
- succinct archaic, poeticOf clothes: not loose; close-fitting, tight-fitting.
adjectiveClose; concealed; not exposed to notice.
- concealedHidden.
- covered
- tectCovered; hidden.
- darkMarked by or conducted with secrecy.
- dernHidden; secret; private.
- hidden
- invisible
- latent
- nondisplayedNot displayed; hidden, invisible.
- obfuscated
- obfuscatoryTending to obfuscate; intended to conceal the truth by confusion.
- obscureHidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- obscuredMade hidden, less visible, or dark.
- occluded
- occulted
- private
- secludedHidden, isolated, remote.
- secret
- secreted
- silent
- unapparentNot apparent; not seen on the surface.
- undergroundHidden, furtive, secretive.
- undisclosed
- veiled
- inward obsoleteSecret, private, kept hidden.
- recondite obsolete
Meaning of snug
- adjective Warm and comfortable; cosy.
- adjective Satisfactory.
- adjective Close-fitting.
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Questions about synonyms of snug
- What is another word for snug?
- Snug has 80 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cosy, acceptable, form-fitting, close-fitting, tight-fitting, tolerable, reasonable and figure-hugging.
- What does snug mean?
- Snug means warm and comfortable; cosy.
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