cuddling

• Существительное, обозначающее действие, когда кого-то держат близко в объятиях как способ проявления любви, привязанности или утешения, часто как форма несексуальной близости.

A noun referring to the act of holding someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love, affection, or comfort, often as a form of non-sexual intimacy.

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1. Affectionate embraceA2informal

   The act of holding someone close in a loving and gentle way, often as a form of comfort or intimacy.

   Объятия

   • They spent the evening cuddling on the sofa.
   • Cuddling is a great way to feel close to your partner.
   • The children were cuddling with their teddy bears.

   Синонимыembracinghuggingnestlingsnugglingspooning

   Антонимыneglectpushrejectionshove

2. Gentle foreplayB2informal

   Affectionate physical contact, such as hugging and caressing, that can be part of foreplay without direct genital contact.

   Нежные ласки

   • Cuddling can be a form of intimate foreplay.
   • They enjoyed cuddling before falling asleep.
   • For some couples, cuddling is more important than sex.

   Синонимыneckingpettingsnuggling

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия, когда кого-то держат близко в объятиях как проявление любви или нежности.

A verb used to describe the act of holding someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

1. Hug affectionatelyA2informal

   To hold someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

   Обнимать с нежностью

   • She loves to cuddle her cat before bed.
   • The couple cuddled on the sofa while watching a movie.
   • He cuddled his daughter tightly after she fell down.

   Синонимыclaspembracehold closehugnestlesnuggle

2. Settle into a comfortable positionA2informal

   To lie or sit close to someone or something in a warm, comfortable way.

   Устроиться с комфортом

   • The children cuddled together under the blanket.
   • She cuddled up with a good book and a cup of tea.
   • The puppy cuddled into its owner's lap.

   Синонимыcurl upnestlenuzzlesnuggle