hugger
Arms-wide welcome giver
A hugger is someone who hugs—either a person inclined to embrace others as greeting or affection, or someone currently engaged in hugging: She's a hugger, so expect physical contact when you meet her.
The word often appears in compounds: tree hugger (environmentalist, usually disparaging), serial hugger (someone who hugs indiscriminately).
One who holds close
- snugglerOne who nestles close
- nuzzlerOne who rubs affectionately
- sweetieFond nickname for someone
- darlingBeloved person or pet
dear · lovebird · softie · teddy bear · warm-hearted · kindhearted · gentle soul · tender heart
Soothing attachment object
- sootherWhat brings relief
- consolerOne providing emotional support
- reassurerOne who calms fears
- safe spaceSupportive, threat-free environment
soft landing · stress relief · emotional support · safe haven · coziness · squeeze · hold · clutch
Tool that compresses things
- clasperMale reproductive grasping organ
- gripperDevice that grasps firmly
- clingerOne who grips tightly
- holderOne who possesses
grasper · wrapper · enveloper · boa constrictor · tight grip · death grip · tackle · pounce
One who defends
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- activistVigorous cause champion
environmentalist · conservationist · preserver · caretaker · advocate · supporter · mother hen · helicopter parent
cuddler
One who holds close
darling · dear · lovebird · softie · teddy bear · warm-hearted · kindhearted · gentle soul · tender heart · embracer
security blanket
Soothing attachment object
safe space · soft landing · stress relief · emotional support · safe haven · coziness · squeeze · hold · clutch · nestle
squeezer
Tool that compresses things
holder · grasper · wrapper · enveloper · boa constrictor · tight grip · death grip · tackle · pounce · latch
shielder
One who defends
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
activist · environmentalist · conservationist · preserver · caretaker · advocate · supporter · mother hen · helicopter parent · bodyguard
- expressive peopleemoter, drama queen, diva, prima donna, extrovert
- affectionate peoplecuddler, snuggler, lover, sweetheart, nurturer
- fairingscowling, cowlings, nacelle, nacelles, nose cone
- tree huggerSlang for environmental activist
- hugging oneselfEncircling yourself with arms
- tree huggingFervent environmental protectionism
- hugged oneselfWrapped arms around oneself