Synonyms of snuggled

snuggled

verb

past tense of snuggle

1

as in nestled

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nestled
• snugged
• crouched
• curled up
• huddled
• hunched
• burrowed
• squatted
• couched
• scrunched
• hunkered (down)
• squinched

2

as in cuddled

to lie close

snuggle up to a friendly cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cuddled
• nestled
• nuzzled
• huddled
• snoozled
• crouched
• curled up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• started
• winced
• flinched
• shrank
• recoiled
• shied
• quailed
• blenched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snuggled

It’s made from super soft and warm faux fur that’s primed for fall movie marathons snuggled on the couch or in bed. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

On October 27, Kardashian shared a photo of her daughter Chicago snuggled up with the dog named Halo. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

On Friday, September 11, the 16-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was photographed with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and their child, who was snuggled against Gaga’s chest in a baby carrier. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026

The new parents were photographed last week on a walk with the infant in a front carrier, snuggled close to the superstar. — Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

On board, energize with yoga on deck, or catch a Movie Under the Stars® snuggled up in a blanket with popcorn. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026

At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026