cuddled
Nestled together warmly
Cuddled is the past tense of cuddle, meaning to hold someone close in an affectionate embrace.
The word suggests warmth and tenderness rather than passion—parents cuddle children, couples cuddle on the couch.
They cuddled under a blanket and watched the movie.
To cuddle up is to settle into a cozy position, often against another person or a soft surface.
Drew close for warmth
- nuzzledRubbed nose against lovingly
- huggedHeld in arms
- embracedHeld someone warmly
- caressedTouched with tenderness
fondled · nestled · squeezed · held · cherished · adored · treasured · doted
Held protectively and gently
- rockedMoved rhythmically back and forth
- soothedCalmed or comforted
- comfortedGiven emotional relief
- heldKept in grasp
protected · swaddled · lulled · mothered · fathered · parented · tended · caregiving
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- softYielding to touch
relaxed · content · peaceful · secure · safe · reassured · calm · gentle
State of proximity
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- connectionA joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
familiarity · warmth · spooned · intertwined · entwined · skin-to-skin · bedtime · nighttime
snuggled
Drew close for warmth
caressed · fondled · nestled · squeezed · held · cherished · adored · treasured · doted · petted
cradled
Held protectively and gently
held · protected · swaddled · lulled · mothered · fathered · parented · tended · caregiving · maternal
cozy
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
soft · relaxed · content · peaceful · secure · safe · reassured · calm · gentle · restful
closeness
State of proximity
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- connectionA joining or relation
trust · familiarity · warmth · spooned · intertwined · entwined · skin-to-skin · bedtime · nighttime · partner
- comfortedhugged, soothed, calmed, reassured, consoled
- closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
- cuddle upNestle affectionately against another
- cuddly toySoft huggable plaything
- cuddle bugOne who loves snuggling
- cuddle timeAffectionate close contact period
- cuddle buddyCompanion for affectionate embracing
- cuddle toyPlush for embracing
cuddle, cuddly, cuddling, cuddles, cuddlier, cuddliest, cuddle up, cuddlable