curled up
Balled up tight
Curled up describes a position with the body drawn inward, knees bent toward the chest, often for warmth or comfort: The cat was curled up on the couch.
People curl up to sleep, to read, or when feeling vulnerable.
The phrase suggests coziness or self-protection—making oneself small and contained.
- balledFormed into sphere
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- huddledCrowded closely together
- coiledArranged in spirals
- wrappedCovered in material
folded · tucked · cozy · on the couch · fireside reading · fetal position · crouched · nestles · fetal · constricted · protective · self-soothing · cocooning · rolled up · balled up · comforted · secure · spiral
body position/posture
curled upstretched out
Lengthened or spread out
spread-eagled · lying flat · extended · unfurled · spread out
curl, curly, curled, curls, curling, uncurl, curler, uncurled, curliness