обня́ться — meaning in English

English meaning

• cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
• hug verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
• snuggle verb To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.

Senses

обня́ться is used for these senses in English:

• cuddle (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
• hug (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
• snuggle (transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

cuddle — full definition

1. verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
2. noun An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.

hug — full definition

1. verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
2. verb To stay very close to something, such as a road or coastline.
3. noun An act of embracing someone with your arms.

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