Nestled: meaning, definitions and examples
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nestled
[ หnษsษld ]
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:
๐ต๐น aninhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช eingebettet
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersembunyi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะปะฐััะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ukryty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท nichรฉ
๐ช๐ธ anidado
๐น๐ท yuvalanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุจุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ ukrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ukrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vtiฤeni
๐ฎ๐ธ faliรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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