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Nestle vs Spoonwise - What's the difference?

nestle | spoonwise |

As a verb nestle

is to settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

As an adverb spoonwise is

closely nestled together, like spoons.

nestle

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
  • To press oneself against another affectionately.
  • To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
    • The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succours came.
  • (archaic, ornithology) To build or sit upon a nest.
  • * L'Estrange
    • The kingfisher nestles in hollow banks.
  • * William S. Woodbridge
    • She made no answer, but her fingers nervously nestled the leaves of a book.

    Synonyms

    * (to settle oneself comfortably): settle * (to press oneself against another affectionately): cuddle, snuggle

    Related terms

    * nest

    spoonwise

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Closely nestled together, like spoons.
  • * 1994 , Elizabeth Inman, The Rake's Quarry
    • Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back.
  • * 1999 , Vivian Leiber, Soldier and the Society Girl
    • She didn't protest when he put his arms around her, pulling him to her spoonwise , kissing an errant lock of hair as it brushed against his face.