snuggle

/'snʌgl/
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snuggle

The kitten snuggles into the soft blanket.

Definition

  1. Verb (intransitive):

    • To move or settle into a warm, comfortable, and close position, typically for warmth, affection, or security.
    • To draw close to someone or something for comfort or affection.

  2. Verb (transitive):

    • To hold someone or something close in a warm, comfortable, and affectionate manner.

  3. Noun (rare):

    • A close and affectionate embrace.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • The kittens snuggled together for warmth.
    • On cold nights, I love to snuggle under a heavy blanket.
    • The child snuggled up to her mother on the sofa.

  • Verb (transitive):

    • She snuggled the puppy in her arms.
    • He snuggled his face into the soft pillow.

  • Noun:

    • She gave the baby a gentle snuggle before putting him to bed.
Advanced Usage

  • "to snuggle down": To settle oneself comfortably, especially in bed.

    • After reading, I snuggled down and went straight to sleep.

  • "to snuggle in": To make oneself cozy and settled in a place.

    • It's snowing outside, so let's snuggle in and watch a movie.
Variants and Related Words

  • Snuggly (adj): Characterized by or inviting a feeling of warmth, comfort, and coziness.

    • The baby was wrapped in a snuggly blanket.

  • Cuddle (v/n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "snuggle," though "cuddle" can sometimes imply a slightly more active embrace.

Synonyms
  • Nestle: To settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
  • Cuddle: To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
  • Huddle: To crowd together, often for warmth or from fear (less affectionate connotation than snuggle).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Snuggle up: To move close to someone or something for warmth or affection. This is the most common phrasal form.
    • We snuggled up on the couch during the storm.
Related Idioms
  • As snug as a bug in a rug: An idiom meaning very cozy and comfortable, capturing the essence of "snuggling."
    • With my hot chocolate and book, I was as snug as a bug in a rug.
snuggle

The kitten snuggles into the soft blanket.

Noun
  1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
Verb
  1. position comfortably
    • The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow
  2. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

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