cuddling
word · lemma: cuddle
Definition
Holding someone close in your arms, often for warmth, comfort, or affection; can also mean snuggling closely together.
Usage & Nuances
'Cuddling' is informal, usually used for affection between family, partners, or even with pets. Common collocations: 'cuddling on the couch', 'cuddling a baby'. Similar to 'hug', but 'cuddle' suggests a longer, more intimate, or comfort-focused embrace.
Spanish: abrazarse - acurrucarsePortuguese (BR): abraçar - aconchegarPortuguese (PT): abraçar - aconchegarChinese (Simplified): 拥抱 - 依偎Chinese (Traditional): 擁抱 - 依偎Hindi: गले लगना - चिपटकर बैठनाArabic: الاحتضان - العناقBengali: আলিঙ্গন করা - জড়িয়ে ধরাRussian: обниматься - прижиматьсяJapanese: 抱きしめる - くっつくVietnamese: ôm ấp - âu yếmKorean: 껴안기 - 포옹하기Turkish: sarılmak - kucaklaşmakUrdu: گلے لگانا - لپٹناIndonesian: berpelukan - memeluk erat
Example Sentences
The mother is cuddling her baby.
basic
They were cuddling on the couch.
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The cat likes cuddling with me at night.
basic
I miss cuddling with my partner during cold nights.
natural
Nothing beats cuddling up with a blanket and a good movie.
natural
After a long day, cuddling just makes everything better.
natural