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cuddled Meaning & Definition

ˈkə-dᵊl

What Does Cuddled Mean?

Cuddled is a verb that means to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection. It can also mean to lie close or snug.

Cuddled in Brief

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈkə-dᵊl/
Syllables2
Synonymsnestled, nuzzled and snoozled
Antonymsblenched, flinched and quailed

Cuddled Definition (Verb)

  1. to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection

    He cuddled the puppy.

  2. to lie close or snug : nestle, snuggle

    … dewy glens where couples cuddle on blankets …

Synonyms of Cuddled

Cuddled synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Cuddled

Cuddled in a Sentence

The young lovers cuddled on the couch.

I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?

He cuddled the puppy.

… dewy glens where couples cuddle on blankets …

kittens cuddling in a basket

Word Forms & Grammar

cud·dled

cud·dling

cud·dler noun

cuddle

cuddled

cuddler

cuddlers

cuddles

cuddling

Words That Rhyme With Cuddled

Origin of Cuddled

origin unknown

First Known Use

1520t

Pronouncing Cuddled

The standard pronunciation of cuddled is /ˈkə-dᵊl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kə).

Quick Answers About Cuddled

What part of speech is cuddled?

Cuddled is a verb.

What is another word for cuddled?

Words with a similar meaning to cuddled include nestled, nuzzled and snoozled. See the full list of cuddled synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of cuddled?

The opposite of cuddled can be expressed with words like blenched, flinched, quailed and recoiled.

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