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单词 cuddles
释义

cuddle

1 of 2

verb

cud·​dle ˈkə-dᵊl How to pronounce cuddle (audio)
cuddled; cuddling ˈkəd-liŋ How to pronounce cuddle (audio)
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.

intransitive verb

: to lie close or snug : nestle, snuggle
… dewy glens where couples cuddle on blankets … Bob Sipchen
cuddler
ˈkəd-lər How to pronounce cuddle (audio)
ˈkə-dᵊl-ər
noun

cuddle

2 of 2

noun

: a close embrace

Synonyms

Verb

  • nestle
  • nuzzle
  • snoozle [chiefly dialect]
  • snuggle
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Example Sentences

Verb Let's cuddle by the fire. kittens cuddling in a basket
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson cuddle up outside of the Los Angeles Jimmy Kimmel Live studios on Aug. 9 prior to his guest-hosting gig (and her interview!). People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 His most regular client is an eighty-five-year-old man, who comes to cuddle several times a week. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Place a throw blanket on the top of the bench to encourage readers or daydreamers to cuddle up any time of day. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2022 Where would be without cozy blankets to cuddle up in after—or during—a long day? Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 July 2022 The mother elephant eventually stood up to cuddle her calf as the team moved away to allow the animals to return to the wild. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022 Chilly temperatures create the perfect opportunity to cuddle up in blankets and watch or stream a good flick right on the couch. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 In the summer, go on a cart tour with the dogs; an adventurous hike with the pack; or cuddle with the heart-melting newborn puppies. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2022 In it, Styles and co-star Florence Pugh cuddle up in bed (see below). Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2022
Noun
Basically, if your dog is always nestled in pillows and blankets and likes a good cuddle, this bed is perfect. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 In a series by Reggie Cunningham, a man and a young boy cuddle in front of a simple aqua backdrop, and Reese Bland depicts a man holding a boy who’s pointing into a crowd that’s blurred into soft focus. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 The fifteen paintings took viewers into the world of the South Asian diaspora, where dark-skinned young men stand forlornly in immigration offices, dance and cuddle in small apartments, and meet one another in bars. Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 Win then tries to pull big sister Sienna onto them as the three cuddle together. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 And this adorable elephant goes beyond being a cuddle buddy for the little one: One doll provides 10 meals for children in North America and around the globe. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 While no plush toy is truly indestructible and most avid chewers can rip them to pieces, if your pup can withstand the temptation, this adorable dinosaur is one of your best bets for a pet that wants a cuddle buddy. Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 And hikers looking for peace and quiet can visit the cuddle swings at Sunshine Slope or sit under a canopy of trees at The Nook. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2022 Cuddles are something a person with the physical touch love language will love, so why not get a blanket to make their cuddle sessions more enjoyable? Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1520, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cuddle

verb

cud·​dle ˈkə-dᵊl How to pronounce cuddle (audio)
cuddled; cuddling
1
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
2
: to lie close : nestle, snuggle

cuddles

verb

present tense third-person singular of cuddle
as in snuggles
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • snuggles
  • nuzzles
  • nestles
  • snoozles
  • curls up
  • crouches
  • huddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • flinches
  • winces
  • shies
  • starts
  • recoils
  • shrinks
  • blenches
  • quails
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