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Word: Snuggled

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "snuggle")

Definition: The word "snuggled" means to have moved close to someone or something in a way that shows affection or to feel warm and safe. It often describes a cozy and loving action, like a child or pet getting close to someone for comfort.

Usage Instructions:

Use "snuggled" to describe a situation where someone or something is closely pressed against another person or object. It can be used in both a literal sense (like a person snuggling under a blanket) and a figurative sense (like feeling emotionally close to someone).

Example:

• "After a long day, I snuggled up on the couch with my favorite blanket and a book."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or more descriptive writing, "snuggled" can also be used to evoke imagery or emotion, such as: - "The kittens snuggled together in a warm pile, purring softly in their sleep."

Word Variants:

• Snuggle (verb): To get close to someone or something.
• Snuggly (adjective): Describing something that is cozy and comfortable.

Different Meanings:

While "snuggled" primarily conveys a sense of warmth and closeness, it can also imply safety and protection. For example, a child might snuggle into a parent’s arms when they feel scared.

Synonyms:

• Cuddled
• Nestled
• Embraced
• Huddled

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms that use "snuggled," but you might hear phrases like: - "Snuggle up" (to get close to someone or something for warmth or affection). - Example: "On cold nights, we like to snuggle up with a movie."

Conclusion:

"Snuggled" is a warm and affectionate word that describes the act of getting close to someone or something for comfort.

Academic

Adjective

1. drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
   • saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside
   • like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms

Synonyms

• nestled