Cuddle up

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verb

To move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort.

After a long day, she likes to cuddle up with a good book.
Visual representation of "cuddle up" - To move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort.

Often appears as...

  • cuddle up with a book
  • cuddle up in bed

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Colloquial

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Seeking Warmth

Cuddle up often means seeking comfort in a cold or unwelcoming environment.

Illustration for Seeking Warmth
They would cuddle up under the blanket to escape the winter chill.
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Physical Proximity

Cuddle up implies being in very close physical contact with something or someone.

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The kittens cuddled up together in the basket.
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Solo Comfort

Cuddle up doesn't always require another person; one can cuddle up with objects too.

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Wrapped in her shawl, she cuddled up in her favorite chair.
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