Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hugged
verb
/hʌɡd/
Definition
To embrace someone tightly with your arms, typically to show affection.
Examples
- She hugged her friend tightly after not seeing her for years.
- During the celebration, everyone hugged to express their joy.
- He hugged his child to comfort her after the scary movie.
Meaning
The act of wrapping one’s arms around another person, often indicating warmth, comfort, or love.
Synonyms
- embraced
- cuddled
- clutched
- wrapped
- squeezed
