Cradled Meaning in English
word · lemma: cradle
ˈkɹeɪdəɫ
KRAY-duld
kɹˈeɪdəld
KRAY-duhld
Definition
Held something gently and protectively, often in the arms like a baby. Can also describe holding something carefully to support or comfort it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in emotional or gentle contexts—cradling babies, heads, or delicate objects. Implies both support and tenderness. Formal/literary tone; less common in daily speech than 'hold' or 'carry'.
Spanish: acunó - sostuvo en brazosPortuguese (BR): embalou - segurou carinhosamentePortuguese (PT): embalou - segurou carinhosamenteChinese (Simplified): 轻轻抱着 - 摇篮般托着Chinese (Traditional): 輕輕抱著 - 搖籃般託著Hindi: झुलाया - प्यार से पकड़ाArabic: هدهد - احتضن بلطفBengali: জড়িয়ে ধরা - কোলে নেওয়াRussian: бережно держал - убаюкивалJapanese: 優しく抱く - 抱えて支えるVietnamese: ôm ấp - nâng niuKorean: 안아 주다 - 감싸다Turkish: kucaklamak - nazikçe tutmakUrdu: آغوش میں لینا - نرمی سے تھامناIndonesian: menggendong - memeluk dengan lembut
Example Sentences
She cradled the sleeping baby in her arms.
basic
He cradled the phone while talking.
basic
The cat was cradled by the child.
basic
She gently cradled his head after he got hurt.
natural
He cradled the fragile vase so it wouldn't break.
natural
The mountains seemed to be cradled by the mist at sunrise.
natural