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Definition of cuddling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- They spent the evening cuddling on the couch.
Adjective
1.
- The cuddling couple sat by the fireplace.
2.
- The cuddling blanket kept us cozy all night.
Origin of cuddling
Middle English, cuddel (to embrace) + -ing (action)
Terms with cuddling included in their meaning
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cuddling
lie closely together front-to-back
soft objects
suitable for cuddling or hugging
affectionate behavior
fond of or prone to cuddling
affection
person embraced from behind while cuddling
affectionate kissing
act of kissing and cuddling affectionately
affection
act of cuddling closely in a spoon-like position
cuddling behavior
move underneath or press against for comfort
affectionate animal
animal that enjoys frequent cuddling
gathering
group of people cuddling together, often as a social activity
informal
event with a lot of cuddling
plush touch
inviting cuddling or hugging due to softness
romance
kissing, close cuddling and intense making out
romantic
involving kissing and cuddling
cuddling habit
person who loves to cuddle
Examples of cuddling in a sentence
The movie's tender cuddling scenes softened the audience's mood. The cuddling kittens were adorable. They spent the evening cuddling on the couch. The cuddling pillow was a bestseller. She loved the cuddling socks in winter.
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- French:câlin, ...
- German:Kuscheln, kuschelnd, ...
- Italian:coccole, coccolante, ...
- Spanish:acurrucarse, acurrucado, ...
- Portuguese:miminhos, carinhoso, ...
- Chinese:依偎, 拥抱的, ...
- Japanese:抱きしめ合い, 抱きしめている, ...
- Arabic:احْتِضان, حنون, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְכַּרְבְּלוּת, מִתְחַבֵּק, ...
- Russian:обнимание, обнимающаяся, ...
- Ukrainian:обійми, обіймаючий, ...
- Hindi:गले लगाना, गले लगाने वाला, ...
Definition of cuddle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
- They cuddled on the couch, wrapped in a blanket.
Noun
- She gave her grandmother a warm cuddle.
Images of cuddle
affectionate embrace often with family or friends
Expressions with cuddle
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get into a cozy position for relaxation
He cuddled up with a good book.
platonic friend who frequently cuddles another friend
Sarah and Tom are cuddle buddies who watch movies together.
someone who loves to cuddle
My cat is such a cuddle bug, always wanting to snuggle.
soft toy for hugging
She sleeps with her cuddle bunny every night.
group of people cuddling together, often as a social activity
We joined a cuddle puddle at the festival.
person who loves to cuddle a lot
My boyfriend is such a cuddle monster.
Origin of cuddle
Unknown
Examples of cuddle in a sentence
They cuddled by the fire, listening to the rain outside. The child needed a cuddle after the scary movie. A cuddle from a pet can be comforting.
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- French:se blottir, câlin, ...
- German:kuscheln, Umarmung, ...
- Italian:coccolarsi, abbraccio, ...
- Spanish:acurrucarse, abrazo, ...
- Portuguese:aninhar-se, abraço, ...
- Chinese:拥抱, 怀抱, ...
- Japanese:抱き合う, 抱擁, ...
- Arabic:تَعانَقَ, عِناق, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְחַבֵּק, חִיבּוּק, ...
- Russian:обниматься, объятие, ...
- Ukrainian:ніжно обійматися, обійми, ...
- Hindi:लिपटकर बैठना, आलिंगन, ...
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