spooning
Side-by-side snuggling
Spooning is lying closely behind another person with bodies curved together, like nested spoons in a drawer.
It's an intimate position associated with cuddling in bed: We spent the morning spooning.
The term can suggest either affection or sexual intimacy depending on context.
As old-fashioned slang, to spoon meant to court or behave amorously.
Gentle facial caress
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- embraceHold closely in arms
- holdMaintain in grasp
wrap · entwine · interlock · contour · closeness · togetherness · bonding · affection
State of proximity
- warmthHeat you feel
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
connection · foreplay · romantic · passion · desire · chemistry · lovers · partner
Designated hour for retiring
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- pillowBedding for heads
- blanketSoft bed covering
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
doze · nap · rest · nighttime · dreams · bed · mattress · sheets
Reducing distress or discomfort
- securityProtection from threat
- warmthHeat you feel
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
safe · protective · calming · relaxing · contentment · solace · consolation · gentle
nuzzle
Gentle facial caress
hold · wrap · entwine · interlock · contour · closeness · togetherness · bonding · affection · tenderness
closeness
State of proximity
tenderness · connection · foreplay · romantic · passion · desire · chemistry · lovers · partner · bedroom
bedtime
Designated hour for retiring
drowsy · doze · nap · rest · nighttime · dreams · bed · mattress · sheets · duvet
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
reassurance · safe · protective · calming · relaxing · contentment · solace · consolation · gentle · soft
ladle
Deep spoon for serving
dish · dollop · transfer · measure · stir · dip · silverware · cutlery · serving · drizzle
- sleepsleep, sleeping, nap, doze, slumber
- affectionhug, kiss, care, cuddle, caress
- couple intimacycuddling, kissing, hand holding, holding hands, hugging
- hugshug, hugging, embrace, bear hug, group hug
- scoopingladling, cupping, shoveling, troweling, bucketing
- intimacykiss, hug, embrace, closeness, snuggling
spooningcold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
turning away · rejection · withdrawing · pushing away · emotional distance
spoon, spoonful, teaspoon, spoons, tablespoon, spooned, spoonerism, spoonbill, dessertspoon