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NESTLED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NESTLED?

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Need another word that means the same as “nestled”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “nestled” in this overview.

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Nestled as an Adjective
Definitions of "Nestled" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Nestled" as an adjective (1 Word)
Usage Examples of "Nestled" as an adjective
Associations of "Nestled" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Nestled” are: snuggled

Nestled as an Adjective

Definitions of "Nestled" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nestled” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.

Synonyms of "Nestled" as an adjective (1 Word)

snuggled

Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.
Like a baby snuggled in its mother s arms.

Usage Examples of "Nestled" as an adjective

Saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside.

Associations of "Nestled" (30 Words)

astride	With a leg on each side of something. He stood legs astride.
auditorium	A large building or hall used for public gatherings, typically speeches or stage performances. The National Indoor Arena is a magnificent auditorium* and one of Britain s premier indoor venues.*
below	Below deck. See below.
bench	Exhibit on a bench. A park bench.
chair	The person in charge of a meeting or of an organization used as a neutral alternative to chairman or chairwoman. He is second chair* violin.*
crouch	A crouching stance or posture. Leo was crouched before the fire.
cushion	The elastic lining of the sides of a billiard table, from which the ball rebounds. Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions.
descend	Do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity. An air of gloom descended on Labour Party headquarters.
desk	A counter in a hotel, bank, or airport at which a customer may check in or obtain information. A desk* job.*
dining	The act of eating dinner. A dining* area.*
down	Denoting a flavour variety of stable quark having relatively low mass and an electric charge of 1 3 In the Standard Model protons and neutrons are composed of up and down quarks. He downed a 20 foot putt for victory.
flop	With a flopping sound. This computer can perform a million flops per second.
idly	In an idle manner. I can no longer stand idly* by and let him take the blame.*
incubate	Grow under conditions that promote development. The samples were incubated at 80 C for 3 minutes.
kneel	Be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission. In church you have to kneel* during parts of the service.*
locate	Discover the exact place or position of. Our sense of sight enables us to locate* objects in space.*
located	Situated in a particular spot or position. Valuable centrally located* urban land.*
park	Bring a vehicle that one is driving to a halt and leave it temporarily typically in a car park or by the side of the road. Park the car in the yard.
proscenium	The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain.
recliner	An armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it.
seat	Be able to seat. He was elected to a seat* in the Senate.*
settle	Settle into a position usually on a surface or ground. Try to settle* your puppy down before going to bed.*
sit	A period of sitting. You can sit* wherever you like.*
snuggle	Position comfortably. She snuggled her head into his shoulder.
squat	A squatting position. He can squat* 850 pounds.*
table	The dummy hand which is exposed on the table. It was a sturdy table.
tensile	Relating to tension. Made of highly tensile* steel alloy.*
terrace	Provide a house with a terrace. Modern furniture looks out of place in your Victorian terrace.
warm	In a warm manner. Made things warm* for the bookies.*
workbench	A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic.