hug
Clasp with arms
A hug is an embrace—wrapping your arms around someone to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
The gesture can be brief and casual or long and intimate.
To hug is to hold someone or something close: She hugged her knees to her chest.
Things that fit tightly may hug: The road hugs the coastline.
A bear hug is an especially tight embrace.
Hold closely in arms
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- warmthHeat you feel
love · tenderness · fondness · caring · cherish · adore · devotion · heartfelt
Firm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- embraceHold closely in arms
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- enfoldWrap something completely
encircle · grip · hold · clutch · cradle · envelop · cling · arms
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- healingRestoration of health
nurture · support · sympathy · empathy · compassion · gentleness · tenderness · care
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- embraceHold closely in arms
squeeze · reunion · welcome · farewell · airport · homecoming · arrival · departure
A joining or relation
- closenessState of proximity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- trustConfidence in another
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
camaraderie · togetherness · unity · rapport · kinship · relationship · attachment · fellowship
Expression of praise for achievement
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- joyIntense positive emotion
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
graduation · wedding · winning · team · group · elation · excitement · jumping
embrace
Hold closely in arms
warmth · love · tenderness · fondness · caring · cherish · adore · devotion · heartfelt · nuzzle
squeeze
Firm bilateral compression
enfold · encircle · grip · hold · clutch · cradle · envelop · cling · arms · chest
consolation
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
healing · nurture · support · sympathy · empathy · compassion · gentleness · tenderness · care · calming
handshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
embrace · squeeze · reunion · welcome · farewell · airport · homecoming · arrival · departure · long-lost
connection
A joining or relation
friendship · camaraderie · togetherness · unity · rapport · kinship · relationship · attachment · fellowship · solidarity
congratulations
Expression of praise for achievement
achievement · graduation · wedding · winning · team · group · elation · excitement · jumping · lifting
- bear hugTight, enveloping embrace
- hugs and kissesPhysical expressions of fondness
- group hugMulti-person simultaneous embrace
- warm hug
- bro hugsCasual male-to-male embraces
- tree huggerSlang for environmental activist
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