Cuddling

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌdəl/

Cuddling (verb)

  1. Hold someone or something close in your arms to show love or comfort.
  2. Sit or lie close to someone or something in a warm, comfortable way.

Examples

  • They cuddle on the couch every evening.
  • She loves to cuddle her cat before bed.

Common collocations: cuddle a baby, cuddle up, cuddle together, cuddle in, warm cuddle

Cuddling (noun)

  1. An act of holding someone close in your arms to show love or comfort.

Examples

  • A cuddle can make you feel better.
  • They shared a long cuddle after the trip.

Synonyms of Cuddling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cuddling

  • when describing physical distancing