nestled
Tucked in snugly
Nestled is the past tense of nestle, meaning to settle snugly into a comfortable position or location.
The word suggests being tucked in, sheltered, or surrounded by something larger: a cabin nestled in the mountains, the baby nestled against her mother's chest.
It conveys coziness and protected placement—things nestle into valleys, among trees, or between pillows.
Drew close for warmth
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- nuzzledRubbed nose against lovingly
- burrowedDug a hole beneath
- curled upBody folded compactly
huddled · warm · toasty · fireside · hearth · blanket · quilted · fleece
snuggled
Drew close for warmth
curled up · huddled · warm · toasty · fireside · hearth · blanket · quilted · fleece · comfy
tucked
Folded or pushed in
cocooned · cradled · enclosed · shrouded · screened · protected · cloistered · sanctuary · haven · refuge
embedded
Set firmly within something
- positionedSet in location
- locatedFound the position of
- setArrange in position
placed · lying · settled · perched · surrounded · flanked · bordered · amid · among · between
- closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
- comfortedhugged, cuddled, soothed, calmed, reassured
- crowdedcrowded, jam-packed, packed like sardines, crammed, jammed
- protectedprotected, shielded, guarded, secured, safe