snuggled
ˈsnʌɡəld
Definition

Definition of snuggled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
affectiondrawn close to someone for warmth or affection
  • The snuggled kittens slept peacefully in the basket.
cuddled hugged nestled
2.
comfortclosely and comfortably positioned
  • They sat in a snuggled position on the small sofa..
cuddled nestled
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Origin of snuggled

Swedish, snugga (to hug) + -le (diminutive suffix)

Examples of snuggled in a sentence

  • Snuggled children listened to the bedtime story.
  • The kittens were snuggled in a warm blanket.
  • We found them snuggled together in the tent.

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  1. French:blotti, ...
  2. German:gekuschelt, bequem, ...
  3. Italian:accoccolato, ...
  4. Spanish:acurrucado, arropado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aninhado, ...
  6. Chinese:依偎的, 紧靠着的, ...
  7. Japanese:寄り添った, 心地よい, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحْتَضَن, مُتَقَارِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוֹרְבָּל, מְכֻרְבָּל, ...
  10. Russian:прижавшийся, уютный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пригорнутий, затишний, ...
  12. Hindi:लिपटे हुए, सटा हुआ, ...
snuggle
ˈsnʌɡəl

Definition of snuggle - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
affectionlie close to someone for warmth or affection
  • They snuggle together under the warm blanket.
cuddle nestle
2.
comfortmove into a comfortable and cozy position
  • She snuggled into the soft couch with a book.
cuddle huddle nestle

Noun

1.
comfortable positionact of lying or sitting very close and comfortably
  • They enjoyed a quiet snuggle on the couch..
cuddle nestle
2.
affectionaffectionate hug or embrace
  • They shared a warm snuggle on the couch.
cuddle embrace hug
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Expressions with snuggle

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get comfortable in bed or a cozy place to rest
She snuggled down under the covers and closed her eyes.
move close to someone for warmth or comfort
The child snuggled up to her mother on the couch.
lie or sit closely for warmth, comfort, or affection
They snuggle up on the couch every evening.
pet name for someone who brings warmth and care
He called her his snuggle bunny when she was upset.

Origin of snuggle

Unknown, possibly Scandinavian origin

Examples of snuggle in a sentence

  • They snuggle on the couch every evening.
  • He snuggled under the warm blankets.
  • The cat snuggled against her leg.
  • A snuggle with her cat made her day.
  • They had a snuggle before bedtime.
  • A snuggle from her cat made her day.

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  1. French:se blottir, câlin, ...
  2. German:kuscheln, Kuscheln, ...
  3. Italian:coccolarsi, coccola, ...
  4. Spanish:acurrucarse, acurrucamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:aninhar-se, aconchego, ...
  6. Chinese:依偎, 偎靠, ...
  7. Japanese:寄り添う, 心地よい位置, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَانَقَ, اِحْتِضَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְכַּרְבֵּל, הִתְכַּרְבְּלוּת, ...
  10. Russian:прижиматься, объятие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пригорнутися, обійми, ...
  12. Hindi:सटकर लेटना, आरामदायक स्थिति, ...

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