group hug
Many arms entwined
A group hug is an embrace involving three or more people, typically forming a circle with arms around each other's shoulders or backs.
It signals collective affection, solidarity, or celebration: The team gathered for a group hug after the win.
Sometimes used sarcastically to mock excessive sentimentality or forced togetherness.
- warm embraceAffectionate encircling hold
- embraceHold closely in arms
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- warmthHeat you feel
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
holding tight · comfort · togetherness · open arms · arms · circle · inner circle · friends · team · team spirit · bonding · affection · reunion · support · closeness · pile · snuggle · gathering
- closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- togethernesstogether, united, unity, togetherness, bonding
- touchestouch, pat, tap, rub, stroke
- hugsembrace, cuddle, cuddling, snuggle, snuggling
- hug typesembrace, friendly gesture, tight squeeze, cradling, snuggling
group hugcold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
handshake · standoffishness · arms crossed · formal bow · arm's length
group hugshunning
Deliberately avoiding someone
ostracism · exclusion · cold reception · isolation · silent treatment
group hugbrawl
Disorderly group fight
melee · mob violence · free-for-all · donnybrook · riot
group, hug, groups, grouped, grouping, groupings, hugs, hugged, hugging