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

Brown did not react when Tatum — who hugged 76ers stars Joel Embiid and LeBron James during the same sequence — approached him before tipoff of the Celtics’ 126-101 win over Philadelphia. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

After the final buzzer, Brown hugged several of his former teammates before heading back to the locker room, leaving the floor without saying a word to Tatum. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Supporters cried tears of joy and hugged one another, sharing political news of the city and also the country, as the energy in the crowd further amped up seemingly every half-hour. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Floris, tears in her eyes, hugged several of her former colleagues before sharing a hug with Benavides. — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

During the victory ceremony, Lacob shouted out the team and its leaders while Nakase, general manager Ohemma Nyanin and President Jess Smith hugged. — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

The women of another WhatsApp group gathered on sofas that hugged the wall of the Naasan family home. — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

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

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