cuddles
Holds someone close
Cuddles are instances of cuddling—holding someone close in an affectionate embrace.
The word suggests warmth, comfort, and intimacy: The baby needs cuddles, We had cuddles on the couch.
Unlike a quick hug, cuddles imply lingering physical closeness, often while relaxed or reclining.
Tight, affectionate clasp
- embraceHold closely in arms
- holdMaintain in grasp
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
wrap · cradle · snuggle · nuzzle · caress · nestle · spoon · entwine
Embrace cozily
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- adorationProfound loving regard
love · devotion · cherish · endearment · sweetness · doting · affectionate · loving
Nurturing and guiding children
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
comforting · protective · baby · infant · child · lullaby · rocking · cradling
Reducing distress or discomfort
- consolationComfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- securityProtection from threat
contentment · calming · relaxation · coziness · peacefulness · serenity · restfulness · ease
Fabric bed coverings
- pillowsCushioned head supports
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
- bedFurniture for slumber
- fleeceWool still on sheep
plush · soft · warm · fireside · pajamas · quilts · comfy · nestled
Forming close connections
- closenessState of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
- togethernessState of close connection
companionship · romance · partner · lover · bedtime · private · tender · moments
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
clasp · wrap · cradle · snuggle · nuzzle · caress · nestle · spoon · entwine · envelop
snuggle
Embrace cozily
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
adoration · love · devotion · cherish · endearment · sweetness · doting · affectionate · loving · dear
parenting
Nurturing and guiding children
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
soothing · comforting · protective · baby · infant · child · lullaby · rocking · cradling · bedtime
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- consolationComfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
security · contentment · calming · relaxation · coziness · peacefulness · serenity · restfulness · ease · well-being
blankets
Fabric bed coverings
fleece · plush · soft · warm · fireside · pajamas · quilts · comfy · nestled · cocoon
bonding
Forming close connections
- closenessState of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
togetherness · companionship · romance · partner · lover · bedtime · private · tender · moments · couple
- pet carepet daycare, dog daycare, doggy daycare, pet boarding, cat boarding
- pet lifepets, dog owner, cat owner, fur baby, pet ownership
- embracehugs, squeezes, holds, wraps, enfolds
- pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max
- mommingbedtime routines, meal prep, packing lunches, nap time, nursing
- hurt/comfortwhump, comfort, caretaking, nurturing, emotional healing
cuddlespushes away
Moves something back forcefully
shoves · recoils · hits · strikes · pulls away
- 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