Synonyms of hugged

hugged

verb

past tense of hug

1

as in congratulated

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulated
• complimented
• cheered
• saluted
• applauded
• commended
• felicitated
• praised
• hailed
• extolled
• lauded
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminished
• minimized
• discounted
• disparaged
• decried
• belittled
• depreciated
• put down
• teased
• deprecated
• wrote off
• taunted
• ridiculed
• jeered
• mocked
• bad-mouthed
• cried down

2

as in clasped

to put one's arms around and press tightly

Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clasped
• clung
• cradled
• grabbed
• embraced
• wrapped
• grasped
• enfolded
• held
• bear-hugged
• patted
• snuggled
• crushed
• strained
• enclasped
• clamped
• gripped
• folded
• encircled
• enveloped
• cuddled
• stroked
• nuzzled
• locked
• petted
• entwined
• fondled
• twined
• nestled
• embosomed
• enwound
• bosomed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hugged

Some spoke to members of Davis’ family after the proceeding and hugged them. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Still in tears, Salman and her mother later hugged each other across the railing between the audience and the courtroom well. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The two hugged as the Lakers retreated to their timeout huddle. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Before beginning his pregame shooting routine, Hachimura hugged Lakers assistant Beau Levesque, who was Hachimura’s player development coach, and Lakers guard Austin Reaves, one of his closest friends. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

After the final horn, Bidunga hugged KU’s White warmly and some of his Cardinal teammates then looked into the south student section and waved to the students, even blowing them a kiss. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

The Arrowhead Stadium fans went wild, including Kelce’s wife, Taylor Swift, who hugged singer Este Haim while celebrating the play. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

He was hugged by Cale Makar and then playfully squirted with water by Landeskog as Hughes made his way past the bench. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The property itself was first built by the Medici family and sits in the Val d’Orcia, hugged by endless hills dotted by cypresses and quaint villages. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026