nestled

[nes-uh ld]

nestled Definition

• 1. to be situated or settled comfortably or snugly
• 2. to be located in a sheltered or partly enclosed position

Using nestled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nestled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cabin is nestled in the woods.

• Example

  The town is nestled in a valley between two mountains.

• Example

  The hotel is nestled on the banks of the river.

nestled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nestled

• snuggled
• cuddled
• tucked
• curled
• huddled

Phrases with nestled

• nestled among/between

  to be located in the middle of something else

  Example

  The small village was nestled among the hills.

• nestled in the heart of

  to be located in the center of something

  Example

  The museum is nestled in the heart of the city.

• nestled up to

  to be positioned close to something else

  Example

  The cat nestled up to its owner for warmth.

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Summary: nestled in Brief

The verb 'nestled' [nes-uh ld] means to be situated or settled comfortably or snugly, or to be located in a sheltered or partly enclosed position. It is often used to describe a place that is surrounded by other things, as in 'The cabin is nestled in the woods.' 'Nestled' can also be used in phrases like 'nestled among/between,' 'nestled in the heart of,' and 'nestled up to.'