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

In flight tests, the tiny drone navigated pitch-black enclosures, mapped unknown room layouts, hugged surface contours, and located exits without a single visual cue. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Partner Alan Bersten hugged De Laurentiis, kissing her on the head, while also crying. — Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

The tailored dress hugged Vergara’s frame at the top but delivering a more relaxed fit on the skirt. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Frieda Bühner wiped away tears while the Spanish players hugged and danced in celebration at Berlin Arena. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Except Diggs leapt and hugged the goalpost after the score — drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Morales' supporters hugged, chanted, jumped up and down, pumped fists, clapped, whistled and cheered once the last batch of results came into the courtyard of Riffraff Bookstore, with Morales showing the decisive lead. — Colin Hogan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

The 93-year-old acting icon hugged her co-stars Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson and Murray Bartlett while the crowd cheered for her emotional performance as an elderly woman who goes on a road trip to return a pigeon. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Every single rugby member sat there, came up, and hugged me, Rob, Valerie, and Brigitte. — Kevin Ko, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026