Synonyms for cuddle
- verb
- noun
Definitions
- v. 1
To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
- n. 1
An intimate physical embrace, typically while lying (or sitting): a snuggle, an instance of lying together snugly, as one might with a partner (more intimate than a hug, and typically of longer duration).
Related words
- Word family
- cuddlesome cuddly
- Phrases
- cuddle up cuddle bunny
Example sentences
- nest Kai’s nest is near the tiptop of a Ponderosa Pine.
- snuggle Tom attempted to snuggle, but Mary pushed him away.
- nuzzle Benedito saw the buck nuzzle one of his goats affectionately.
By length
- 3 letters
- hug1
- 4 letters
- nest1
- 6 letters
- nestle2, nuzzle2
- 7 letters
- embrace2, snuggle2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (nestle2 = 2 syllables).