cuddling
Holding someone close
Cuddling is holding someone close in an affectionate embrace, typically while lying down or seated together.
It suggests warmth, comfort, and intimacy without necessarily being sexual: We spent the morning cuddling on the couch.
Cuddling can describe the activity generally or a particular session of it: I could use some cuddling right now.
Embrace cozily
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- spooningCuddling while lying aligned
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
embrace · hold · clasp · squeeze · wrap · caress · cradle · entwine
Soft bed covering
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
- bedFurniture for slumber
- pillowBedding for heads
fireplace · movie night · rainy day · pajamas · warmth · soft · plush · cozy
Gentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- adorationProfound loving regard
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loveIntense fond attachment
care · gentleness · cherish · warmth · endearment · doting · sweetness · attachment
A joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
- togethernessState of close connection
- closenessState of proximity
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
intimacy · companionship · partnership · attachment · understanding · familiarity · chemistry · kinship
Comfortable warm intimacy
- securityProtection from threat
- solaceRelief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
- easeLack of strain
contentment · tranquility · soothing · reassurance · snugness · sanctuary · safe · calming
Nurturing and guiding children
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- protectiveServing to guard
comforting · rocking · lullaby · swaddling · nursing · bonding · soothing · cradling
snuggle
Embrace cozily
nuzzle · embrace · hold · clasp · squeeze · wrap · caress · cradle · entwine · cling
blanket
Soft bed covering
pillow · fireplace · movie night · rainy day · pajamas · warmth · soft · plush · cozy · fireside
tenderness
Gentle, caring quality
love · care · gentleness · cherish · warmth · endearment · doting · sweetness · attachment · intimacy
connection
A joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
- togethernessState of close connection
- closenessState of proximity
rapport · intimacy · companionship · partnership · attachment · understanding · familiarity · chemistry · kinship · soulmates
coziness
Comfortable warm intimacy
- securityProtection from threat
- solaceRelief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
ease · contentment · tranquility · soothing · reassurance · snugness · sanctuary · safe · calming · relaxation
parenting
Nurturing and guiding children
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
- caregivingAttending to dependents
protective · comforting · rocking · lullaby · swaddling · nursing · bonding · soothing · cradling · bedtime
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- animal activitiespetting, feeding, training, grooming, riding
- animal parentingnursing, weaning, feeding, bonding, teaching
- bedtimesleeping, pajamas, napping, resting, bedtime story
- couple intimacykissing, hand holding, holding hands, hugging, caressing
- cozy activitiesreading, napping, knitting, baking, tea drinking
cuddlingrejecting
Refusing to accept
shunning · cold shoulder · ignoring · handshake · distancing
cuddlingpushing away
Forcing something back
recoiling · keeping distance · pulling apart · separating · withdrawing