Synonyms of snuggling

snuggling

verb

present participle of snuggle

1

as in snugging

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snugging
• nestling
• crouching
• curling up
• burrowing
• huddling
• hunching
• squatting
• scrunching
• couching
• hunkering (down)
• squinching

2

as in cuddling

to lie close

snuggle up to a friendly cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cuddling
• nestling
• nuzzling
• huddling
• snoozling
• crouching
• curling up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• starting
• wincing
• flinching
• shrinking
• recoiling
• shying
• quailing
• blenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snuggling

Sterling could be seen snuggling up to her father as Bronze sat on his lap, while Patrick appeared to be tickling Golden, who lay next to mom Brittany in a flamingo print onesie. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Activities and entertainment Most passengers on Star Breeze are content to sit in the pool sipping cocktails, or snuggling in a clamshell lounger with a good book. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

In one clip obtained by People at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025, Parker is seen snuggling up to a puppy when Cooper approaches them. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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

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

Place reserved lemon slices in pairs on grate, snuggling up against each other. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026

Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets. — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says. — Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026