complexus — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
complexus is used for these senses in English:
- embrace An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
- hug A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
embrace — full definition
- verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
- verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
- noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
hug — full definition
- verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
- verb To stay very close to something, such as a road or coastline.
- noun An act of embracing someone with your arms.