nestled Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    nuzzle; nest; nestle; cuddle; draw close; snuggle.
    • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
  2. verb lie in a sheltered position
    nestle.
    • The little cottage nestles in the forest
  3. verb position comfortably
    nestle; snuggle.
    • The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow
  4. adjective satellite drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
    snuggled.
    • saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside
    • like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms

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