cradled
Supported with tenderness
Cradled is the past tense of cradle, meaning to hold something gently and protectively, as one would hold an infant in a cradle.
The word suggests careful support and tenderness: She cradled the injured bird in her hands, He cradled the phone against his shoulder.
Something cradled is nestled or enclosed: a village cradled in the hills.
Upper body limbs
- embraceHold closely in arms
- gentlyIn a mild manner
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
snuggle · clasp · enfold · encircle · envelop · rocking · sway · support
Tall elevated landmasses
- valleyLow ground between heights
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- bayPartially enclosed water
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
surrounded · enclosed · sheltered · encased · situated · tucked · hillside · landscape
Infant just delivered
- bassinetPortable infant bed
- swaddleWrap infant tightly
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- nurseryRoom for infants
rocking chair · mother · father · baby · sleeping · peaceful · bundled · blanket
Comfortably close-fitting
- cozyWarm and snug
- warmthHeat you feel
- securityProtection from threat
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
softness · gentleness · serenity · restfulness · cushioning · ease · contentment · nestle
Of or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
- parentingNurturing and guiding children
- careAttentive regard for others
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
devotion · cherish · protective · loving · bonding · attachment · affection · doting
arms
Upper body limbs
cuddle · snuggle · clasp · enfold · encircle · envelop · rocking · sway · support · secure
mountains
Tall elevated landmasses
nestled · surrounded · enclosed · sheltered · encased · situated · tucked · hillside · landscape · terrain
newborn
Infant just delivered
nursery · rocking chair · mother · father · baby · sleeping · peaceful · bundled · blanket · cooing
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
tranquility · softness · gentleness · serenity · restfulness · cushioning · ease · contentment · nestle · calmness
maternal
Of or like mothers
tenderness · devotion · cherish · protective · loving · bonding · attachment · affection · doting · guardian
cradledreleased
Set free from confinement
let go · relinquished · dropped · surrendered · freed
- cradle to graveEntire span of existence
- cradle robbersThose pursuing much younger partners
- cat's cradleString figure between fingers
- rob the cradlePursue someone much younger
- cradle snatcherOne pursuing much younger partners
- cradle capInfant scalp scaling