Cuddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuddle

[ ˈkʌd.əl ]

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loving

To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection. It involves hugging and snuggling closely.

Synonyms

embrace, hug, snuggle

Examples of usage

She loves to cuddle with her cat on the couch.
After a long day, they enjoy cuddling up together in bed.
He cuddled his baby tightly, feeling the warmth of their bond.

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affectionate

A prolonged and affectionate hug or embrace.

Synonyms

embrace, hug, snuggle

Examples of usage

She gave him a warm cuddle before saying goodbye.
The puppy's cuddles always make her feel better.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuddle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abraçar

🇮🇳 गले लगाना

🇩🇪 kuscheln

🇮🇩 memeluk

🇺🇦 обіймати

🇵🇱 przytulać

🇯🇵 抱きしめる

🇫🇷 câliner

🇪🇸 abrazar

🇹🇷 sarılarak kucaklamak

🇰🇷 껴안다

🇸🇦 يعانق

🇨🇿 mazlit se

🇸🇰 maznať sa

🇨🇳 拥抱

🇸🇮 stiskati

🇮🇸 knúsa

🇰🇿 құшақтау

🇬🇪 ჩახუტება

🇦🇿 qucaqlamaq

🇲🇽 abrazar

Word origin

The word 'cuddle' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'couthelen', which meant 'to embrace, to comfort'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe a loving and affectionate gesture of holding someone close. Cuddling is a universal form of showing care and warmth, often associated with comfort and security.