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snug as a bug in a rug

ADJECTIVE
comfortable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate complacent convenient cozy easy enjoyable happy healthy loose pleasant pleased relaxed satisfying serene snug soft useful warm
WEAK
adequate agreeable at rest cared for cheerful contented delightful enjoying gratified hale hearty loose-fitting made well protected relaxing relieved rested restful restored satisfactory sheltered soothed strengthened untroubled well-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disagreeable dissatisfied hard strict troubled uncomfortable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsuited
WEAK
destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable poor upset wretched
ADJECTIVE
homey
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comfortable comfy cozy delightful homelike hospitable inviting pleasant restful snug welcoming
STRONG
congenial folksy informal
WEAK
cheerful familiar simple
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inhospitable uncomfortable uninviting unpleasant unwelcoming
ADJECTIVE
snug
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comfortable comfy cushy neat tight
STRONG
close compact intimate trim
WEAK
convenient easeful easy homelike homely restful sheltered soft substantial well-off
Antonyms
STRONG
cool loose unfriendly
WEAK
cold uncomfortable uncozy

Example Sentences

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Yes, I may look like a nut inside my home, but I’m as snug as a bug in a rug.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

As the saying goes, keep them snug as a bug in a rug.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

I'll have you as snug as a bug in a rug before you can say Jack Robinson.

From The Prince of Graustark by McCutcheon, George Barr

I'm as snug as a bug in a rug.

From The Outdoor Chums The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club by Allen, Quincy

Oh, he's goin' along with the crowd," said Hiram; "he's got a seat in between Miss Putnam and Miss Mason, and looks as snug as a bug in a rug.

From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton

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