Nestled Meaning in English
word · lemma: nestle
ˈnɛsəɫd
NES-uhld
nˈɛsəld
NES-uhld
Definition
Positioned in a comfortable, protected, or hidden place, often surrounded by something else; also means settled closely or comfortably against something.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for physical locations ('nestled in the mountains') and for comfortable, close positions ('nestled up together'). Often describes something in a safe, pleasant, or picturesque place. Common with 'in', 'among', 'between', or 'against'.
Spanish: anidado - enclavado - acurrucadoPortuguese (BR): aninhado - encaixado - aconchegadoPortuguese (PT): aninhado - encaixado - aconchegadoChinese (Simplified): 坐落于 - 靠在 - 依偎Chinese (Traditional): 坐落於 - 靠在 - 依偎Hindi: समीप स्थित - चिपका हुआ - सटाया गयाArabic: مُحاط - مُتربّع - ملتفBengali: আড়ালে থাকা - নিশ্চুপভাবে থাকাRussian: уютно устроиться - притаитьсяJapanese: 寄り添う - すっぽりと収まるVietnamese: nép mình - nằm yênKorean: 포근히 자리잡다 - 살며시 안기다Turkish: yerleşmiş - sokulmuşUrdu: آرامی سے آباد ہونا - لگ کر بیٹھناIndonesian: terletak nyaman - bersandar erat
Example Sentences
The village was nestled in the mountains.
basic
She nestled close to her mother for warmth.
basic
A cat nestled on the soft pillow.
basic
Their house is nestled among tall pine trees.
natural
He nestled into the couch with a good book.
natural
The café is nestled right between a bookstore and a flower shop.
natural