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Snuggled: meaning, definitions and examples

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snuggled

 

[ ˈsnʌɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

comfort, closeness

To snuggle means to settle or move into a warm, comfortable position. It often implies cuddling or nestling closely in a tender or affectionate manner, usually for warmth or emotional comfort.

Synonyms

cuddle, embrace, hug, nestle, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • The baby snuggled against her mother's chest.
  • They snuggled under the blanket during the movie.
  • He snuggled his dog closely as they slept.
  • The cat snuggled into the warm laundry basket.

Translations

Translations of the word "snuggled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confortavelmente aninhado

🇮🇳 सिमटा हुआ

🇩🇪 kuscheln

🇮🇩 terpeluk

🇺🇦 обнятий

🇵🇱 przytulony

🇯🇵 寄り添った

🇫🇷 cocooné

🇪🇸 acurrucado

🇹🇷 sıkı sıkıya sarılmış

🇰🇷 껴안긴

🇸🇦 محتضن

🇨🇿 přitulil se

🇸🇰 pritisnutý

🇨🇳 依偎

🇸🇮 stisnjen

🇮🇸 kúrtaður

🇰🇿 құшақталған

🇬🇪 ჩახუტებული

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 acurrucado

Etymology

The word 'snuggle' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'snuggel,' which means to hug or cuddle. The root word 'snug' itself comes from the Old Norse word 'snugga,' meaning to hug or embrace, which suggests a sense of warmth and closeness. Over the years, 'snuggle' has evolved into a term commonly used to refer to the act of cuddling closely with another person or being comfortably wrapped up in something warm. The affectionate connotation of the word has made it a favorite term in family and romantic relationships, symbolizing comfort, affection, and emotional intimacy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,866, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.