hugged
Wrapped arms around
Hugged is the past tense of hug—to wrap one's arms around someone or something, typically as a gesture of affection, greeting, or comfort.
It can also describe clinging closely: The road hugged the coastline.
She hugged him goodbye.
He hugged the teddy bear tight.
Firm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- holdMaintain in grasp
- armsUpper body limbs
- wrapEnclose by winding around
encircle · envelop · grip · cling · cradle · snuggle · cuddle · nestle
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- reliefEasing of distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
support · nurturing · security · safe · calming · healing · understanding · empathy
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
- caringShowing kind concern
devotion · cherish · adore · intimacy · heartfelt · gentle · sweet · loving
squeeze
Firm bilateral compression
wrap · encircle · envelop · grip · cling · cradle · snuggle · cuddle · nestle · enfold
consolation
Comfort during distress
reassurance · support · nurturing · security · safe · calming · healing · understanding · empathy · compassion
love
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
caring · devotion · cherish · adore · intimacy · heartfelt · gentle · sweet · loving · doting
farewell
Leave-taking expression
leaving · tears · lingering · last · final · bittersweet · reluctant · airport · doorstep · waving
homecoming
Returning to one's origin
greeting · tears · embrace · long-awaited · joyful · surprise · relief · missed · apart · reunited
- hugging oneselfEncircling yourself with arms
- tree huggingFervent environmental protectionism
- hugged oneselfWrapped arms around oneself