Nuzzled: meaning, definitions and examples
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nuzzled
[ หnสz.ษld ]
touching affectionately
Nuzzled refers to the act of gently pushing or rubbing one's nose or face against someone or something in an affectionate manner. This often implies a sense of comfort, affection, or bonding. The action is commonly seen in pets, especially cats and dogs, when they seek closeness to humans or other animals. Nuzzling can also convey feelings of contentment and trust.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dog nuzzled against its owner's leg.
- She nuzzled her baby to soothe him.
- The cat nuzzled my hand, asking for attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "nuzzled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aninhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kuscheln
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendekap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะพัะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przytulony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏใๆทปใ
๐ซ๐ท cรขlinรฉ
๐ช๐ธ acurrucado
๐น๐ท sarmalanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ปด์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุชุถู
๐จ๐ฟ pลitulil
๐ธ๐ฐ pritisnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไพๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ prijeten
๐ฎ๐ธ klemja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฑะฝัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ acurrucado
Etymology
The term 'nuzzle' dates back to the early 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'nuslen' which means to nestle or cuddle. This word itself likely has Old English origins, associated with 'nys', meaning nose or snout, reflecting the action's connection to the nose when seeking comfort or closeness. Over centuries, 'nuzzle' has maintained its essence, primarily used to describe affectionate behavior, especially in the context of animals. The sense of warmth and intimacy attached to the word has made it a favored description in literature and everyday conversations alike.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,065, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29062 anodyne
- 29063 bedraggled
- 29064 bedecked
- 29065 nuzzled
- 29066 chintz
- 29067 viciousness
- 29068 homophobic
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