Synonyms of snuggle

snuggle

verb

ˈsnə-gəl 

1

as in to snug

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily

it's particularly nice to snuggle next to the fire on a snowy day

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to cuddle

to lie close

snuggle up to a friendly cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cuddle
• nestle
• nuzzle
• huddle
• snoozle
• curl up
• crouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shrink
• start
• flinch
• shy
• wince
• recoil
• quail
• blench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snuggle

Both this percale comforter and linen quilt would be perfect for staying cozy yet cool in warm weather, while the snowflake sheet set will add some wintry whimsy that kids will love snuggling into. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026

Your cat or small pup will love to snuggle up in this cozy bed that's shaped like a playful banana. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026

For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins. — Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026