Synonyms of curl up

curl up

verb

as in to snuggle

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily

I love to curl up in a big chair with a good book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snuggle
• snug
• nestle
• crouch
• hunker (down)
• couch
• burrow
• squat
• hunch
• huddle
• scrunch
• squinch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curl up

Leaf edges that curl up or down indicate wilting, while brown, crispy leaf edges suggest the roots aren’t supplying enough water to the outer edges of the foliage. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Close your eyes and imagine yourself getting curled up and ready for a good night’s sleep. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In a collision like this, the terminal end should give way and slide along the metal strip of the rail, slowing the car down and forcing the rail to curl up before it. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

In winter, the adults-only retreat leans into its cozy side, inviting guests to curl up by the fireplace, book a spa treatment, and embrace the slower pace of mountain life. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026