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

Gaze at a passing cloud, curl up under a shady tree with a good book, or take a stroll and chat with your best buddies to savor the season. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026

There’s plenty of room to curl up with a book, and the sturdy frame supports up to 620 pounds. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

Of course, those of you who prefer to hibernate could curl up with a good book, tidy up around your castle or watch some footie on the telly. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 June 2026

Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026