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nestled

 

[ หˆnษ›sษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

positioned securely

To nestle means to settle or lie comfortably within or against something. It often conveys a sense of warmth and safety. The term can describe both physical positioning, such as how a baby might nestle in a mother's arms, and metaphorical settings, such as idyllic houses tucked away in nature. The word evokes images of coziness and tranquility.

Synonyms

cuddle, hide, settle, snuggle

Examples of usage

  • The cat nestled in the blankets on the couch.
  • They nestled down in a quiet corner of the library.
  • The cabin is nestled among the trees.
  • She nestled the baby in her arms, soothing him to sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "nestled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aninhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingebettet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะปะฐัˆั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukryty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nichรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anidado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuvalanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุจุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่”ฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vtiฤeni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anidado

Etymology

The word 'nestled' is derived from the Middle English 'nestlen', which comes from 'nest', the Old English 'nest', meaning a structure made by birds to hold their eggs or young. The concept of nesting originally referred to the act of laying or raising young in a protective environment. Over time, 'nestle' evolved to include a broader range of meanings, encompassing feelings of warmth, safety, and comfort. In a more figurative sense, as languages evolved, it came to symbolize not only physical closeness but also emotional warmth, often describing the soothing act of retreating into safe and familiar surroundings. The soft, cozy imagery associated with 'nestled' continues to resonate in contemporary usage, where it frequently describes harmonious settings and relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,875, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.