nestled

• Décrit quelque chose situé ou arrangé de manière confortable, douillette ou dans un endroit protégé.

Describes something that is situated or settled comfortably, snugly, or in a sheltered position.

1. Snuggled or pressed closeB2formal

   Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.

   Blotti

   • The kitten was nestled in the warm blanket.
   • She nestled her head against his shoulder.
   • The small cottage was nestled among the tall pine trees.

   Synonymescurledhuddled

   Antonymesaloofapartdetacheddistantestrangedseparated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se placer confortablement ou de se blottir dans ou contre quelque chose, souvent dans un endroit chaud ou protégé.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or lying comfortably within or against something, often in a warm or sheltered position.

1. Settle comfortablyB1formal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, cozy, or comfortable position, often by pressing against something soft.

   Se blottir

   • She nestled into the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • The child nestled against her mother's shoulder.
   • He nestled deeper under the warm blanket.

   Synonymesburrowcuddlecurl uphuddlenuzzlesettlesnuggle

2. Lie in a sheltered spotB2formal

   To be situated in a protected or partially hidden location, often surrounded by natural features.

   être niché

   • The cottage nestles in a quiet valley.
   • The village nestles among the rolling hills.
   • A small cabin nestles at the edge of the forest.

   Synonymesliesettlesnuggle

3. Position comfortablyB1formal

   To place or position something in a snug, secure, or comfortable way.

   Blottir confortablement

   • She nestled the baby in her arms.
   • He nestled the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The cat nestled its head against my hand.

   Synonymesburrowcuddleensconcenuzzlesettlesnuggletuck