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Hug (Verb)

Meaning 1

Fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • Her leather jacket hugged her narrow waist perfectly on a night out.
  • The sweater she loved hugged her frame snugly, making her feel cozy.
  • The dress hugged her hips, accentuating her curves beautifully.
  • The large hat hugged her head, shielding her face from the bright sun.
  • The tight slacks hugged his gym-toned legs, drawing admiring glances.

Hypernyms

  • Adjoin
  • Meet
  • Contact

Meaning 2

Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Squeeze
  • Bosom
  • Embrace

Hypernyms

  • Clasp

Hyponyms

  • Interlock
  • Clinch
  • Cuddle

Related Words

  • Hugging (noun)
  • Hugger (noun)
  • Hug (noun)
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