Cuddled Meaning in English
word · lemma: cuddle
ˈkədəɫd
KUH-duhld
kˈʌdəld
KUD-uhld
Definition
Held someone or something closely in your arms, usually to show affection, comfort, or love. Often done in a gentle and caring way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a warm and gentle action, 'cuddled' is most often used for people and animals (like children, partners, or pets). Common collocations: 'cuddled up', 'cuddled together'. Not used for holding objects without affection.
Spanish: abrazar - acurrucarPortuguese (BR): abraçar - aconchegarPortuguese (PT): abraçar - aconchegarChinese (Simplified): 拥抱 - 蜷缩（依偎）Chinese (Traditional): 擁抱 - 蜷縮（依偎）Hindi: गोद में लिया - गले लगायाArabic: احتضن - عانقBengali: আলতো করে জড়িয়ে ধরেছিল - আদর করে জড়িয়ে ধরেছিলRussian: прижал(а) к себе - обнял(а) (нежно)Japanese: 抱きしめた - くっついたVietnamese: ôm ấp - âu yếm ômKorean: 꼭 안았다 - 포옹했다 (따뜻하게)Turkish: sarıldı - kucakladı (sevgiyle)Urdu: محبت سے گلے لگایا - پیار سے لپٹاIndonesian: memeluk - berpelukan (dengan lembut)
Example Sentences
The mother cuddled her baby until he fell asleep.
basic
The children cuddled with their puppy on the couch.
basic
She cuddled her teddy bear every night.
basic
It was cold, so we cuddled under the blanket to stay warm.
natural
After the long day, he just cuddled up on the sofa with a good book.
natural
They cuddled together and watched the rain fall outside.
natural