hugging
Arms wrapped around
Hugging is the act of wrapping one's arms around someone or something, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
People hug loved ones, friends, and sometimes strangers in moments of joy or consolation.
The word extends to holding things close: She sat hugging her knees.
To hug a curve or coastline is to stay close to it: The road hugs the cliff.
Securing device that clicks
- enfoldWrap something completely
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- holdMaintain in grasp
- wrapEnclose by winding around
cuddle · snuggle · arms · encircle · cradle · envelop · grip · clutch
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
adore · cherish · warmth · gentleness · endearment · doting · heartfelt · sweetness
A joining or relation
- togethernessState of close connection
- reunionGathering after separation
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- greetingExpression of welcome
farewell · kinship · closeness · companionship · friendship · solidarity · trust · rapport
clasp
Securing device that clicks
wrap · cuddle · snuggle · arms · encircle · cradle · envelop · grip · clutch · nuzzle
love
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
devotion · adore · cherish · warmth · gentleness · endearment · doting · heartfelt · sweetness · attachment
connection
A joining or relation
- togethernessState of close connection
- reunionGathering after separation
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
greeting · farewell · kinship · closeness · companionship · friendship · solidarity · trust · rapport · fellowship
consolation
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
support · nurture · security · relief · healing · calming · protection · safe · shelter · haven
cozy
Warm and snug
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- gerundswalking, running, talking, eating, sleeping
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- interactionstalking, sharing, greeting, helping, listening
- kid activitiesplaying, running, jumping, climbing, swinging
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
huggingpushing away
Forcing something back
shoving · recoiling · pulling back · pulling away · backing away
- hugging oneselfEncircling yourself with arms
- tree huggingFervent environmental protectionism
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