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Nestled vs Cuddled - What's the difference?

nestled | cuddled |

As verbs the difference between nestled and cuddled

is that nestled is past tense of nestle while cuddled is past tense of cuddle.

nestled

English

Verb

(head)
  • (nestle)

    • 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

    cuddled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (cuddle)

    • 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