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Cuddle vs Cosset - What's the difference?

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Cuddle is a related term of cosset.


In lang=en terms the difference between cuddle and cosset

is that cuddle is to cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth while cosset is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

As nouns the difference between cuddle and cosset

is that cuddle is a snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends while cosset is a pet; often specifically a pet lamb.

As verbs the difference between cuddle and cosset

is that cuddle is to embrace affectionately, lie together snugly while cosset is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

cuddle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.
  • Verb

  • To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
  • The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
  • To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
  • She cuddled the infant before bedtime.
    I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?
  • To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
  • * Prior
  • She cuddles low beneath the brake; / Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly.

    Derived terms

    * cuddlable * cuddler * cuddlesome * cuddle up * cuddly

    cosset

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to treat like a pet; to overly indulge
  • It cossets the soul.
    The foam cossets your skin.
    The car cossets its occupants in comfort.

    Usage notes

    The present and past participles are frequently written with two T’s: cossetting and cossetted

    Derived terms

    * cosseted * cosseting

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a pet; often specifically a pet lamb
  • a cosseted person, an indulged person.
  • See also

    * cub * kid * fawn * kitten

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