hugfest
Mass embrace event
A hugfest is an occasion marked by abundant hugging—either literally, as at a reunion or graduation, or figuratively, describing any gathering characterized by effusive warmth and mutual admiration: The press conference turned into a hugfest between the two former rivals.
The term often carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting excessive or performative affection.
Hold closely in arms
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- warmthHeat you feel
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
arms · hold · nuzzle · clutch · tenderness · affection · closeness · comfort
Gathering after separation
- partyGathering for celebration
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- receptionAct of receiving guests
welcome · celebration · homecoming · circle · crowd · fans · friends · relatives
Violent pulls apart
- joyIntense positive emotion
- overwhelmingIntensely excessive in force
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- touchingEvoking gentle emotion
sentimental · tearful · bittersweet · cathartic · release · bonding · healing · support
embrace
Hold closely in arms
squeeze · arms · hold · nuzzle · clutch · tenderness · affection · closeness · comfort · love
reunion
Gathering after separation
- partyGathering for celebration
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
reception · welcome · celebration · homecoming · circle · crowd · fans · friends · relatives · colleagues
tears
Violent pulls apart
- joyIntense positive emotion
- overwhelmingIntensely excessive in force
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
touching · sentimental · tearful · bittersweet · cathartic · release · bonding · healing · support · consolation
hugfestgrilling
Cooking on metal grates
roast · cross-examination · inquisition · interrogation · takedown
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