Meaning & use
cuddling
Holding someone close in a gentle, affectionate way, typically to express love, comfort, or warmth.
See it in a sentence
The two children fell asleep cuddling on the sofa while the movie was still playing.
After a long day, they enjoyed cuddling quietly on the porch as the sun went down.
A note on using this word
Cuddling is the -ing form of the verb cuddle and describes closeness that is gentle and prolonged, unlike a brief hug.
Words with a similar meaning
snugglinghugging
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