hugged oneself
Arms wrapped inward
To hug oneself is to wrap one's arms around one's own body, typically for warmth or self-comfort: She hugged herself against the cold.
Figuratively, to hug oneself is to feel privately pleased or self-satisfied: He hugged himself with glee at the news.
- inner childYouthful aspect of psyche
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- warm embraceAffectionate encircling hold
- embraceHold closely in arms
- holding tightMaintaining a firm grasp
squeeze · vulnerability · safe space · wrap · arms crossed · reassurance · fold · solitude · quiet moment · curl · fetal position · introspection · cocoon · healing · posture · protection · pat · touch