Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cuddling

1 sense of cuddling

Sense 1
caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling -- (affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs))
       => foreplay, arousal, stimulation -- (mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb cuddle

2 senses of cuddle

Sense 1
cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close -- (move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags")
       => cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch -- (hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared")

Sense 2
cuddle -- (hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby")
       => embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze -- (squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him")