Embracing (Noun)
Meaning
The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She threw her arms around him, offering a warm embracing to her brother who had just arrived from abroad.
- The mother and daughter shared a tender embracing at the airport, holding each other tightly after years of separation.
- As he stepped off the stage, his proud father swept him into a congratulatory embracing.
- Their affectionate embracing in the middle of the party left no doubt about the strength of their love.
- After being reunited, the friends dissolved into happy embracing, holding each other close as they chatted excitedly.