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hugging

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

hugging back

huggingnoun

Translations

объятие

The hugging between the two friends lasted for several minutes.

Объятие между двумя друзьями длилось несколько минут.

Additional translations

обнимание

Definitions

The act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

The hugging between the two friends lasted for several minutes as they hadn't seen each other in years.

Synonyms

hugginggerund / present participle

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

Used attributively, e.g. "figure-hugging dress", meaning "fitting closely".

Definitions

Fitting closely or tightly around the body or an object.

She chose a form-hugging gown for the ceremony.

Synonyms

hugverb

hugging

Gerund

hugged

Past Simple

hugged

Past Participle

hugging

Gerund

/hʌɡ/

Translations

обнимать

She loves to hug her friends when she sees them.

Она любит обнимать своих друзей, когда видит их.

Definitions

To hold someone or something tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

She hugged her friend tightly after not seeing her for a long time.

To stay close to something, such as a path or wall, for safety or guidance.

The driver hugged the curb as he navigated the narrow street.

To keep or cherish an idea, belief, or memory closely and with affection.

Even after all these years, he still hugs the memory of his grandmother.

To fit closely and snugly around something, especially a person's body.

The dress hugged her curves, accentuating her figure.

Synonyms

Antonyms

hugnoun

Definitions

An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

She gave her friend a warm hug to comfort her.

A close embrace used as a greeting or expression of love.

After not seeing each other for years, they shared a long hug.