snuggle

verb

snug·gle ˈsnə-gəl

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ

Synonyms of snuggle next

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Example Sentences

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy. The boy snuggled close to his mother. The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows. The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web Both of them love to play and snuggle together and get along with other cats. —

Daily Southtown Staff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023 Lohan was spotted snuggling up to her husband while out to lunch in the Knightsbridge neighborhood. —

Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023 The previous title-holder, King Kylie, has lost 1M followers, now sitting at 379M. Although the ladies have denied any drama in the past, and have even been photographed snuggling up together, there's been a steady stream of scandals popping up for them. —

Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 1 Mar. 2023 Made of 100% cotton, the medium-lightweight blanket looks chic and effortless thrown across your sofa or bed, and feels cozy when you’re snuggled under it. —

Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023 Absolutely the ideal track to snuggle to. —

Natalie Maher, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2022 As fall settles in and winter approaches, many folks feel the innate desire to snuggle up and enjoy the comforts of their space. —

Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Oct. 2022 In the sweet portrait, Everly is sporting a white dress as Tatum and Dewan snuggle her. —

Charlotte Walsh, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023 What baby doesn’t want to snuggle with a stuffed cauliflower? —

Medea Giordano Gear Team, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2022 See More

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