Be curled up
verb
To be sitting or lying with legs, arms or body parts turned towards or around each other or oneself, typically because of feeling cold or afraid.
She was curled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket.
Often appears as...
- be curled up on/in/at
- be curled up in a ball
verb
To be comfortably and casually situated or in position, especially while reading or relaxing.
He was curled up in his armchair with a good book.
Often appears as...
- curled up with a book
- curled up in a chair
verb
To be sitting or lying with legs, arms or body parts turned towards or around each other or oneself, typically because of feeling cold or afraid.
She was curled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket.
Often appears as...
- be curled up on/in/at
- be curled up in a ball
verb
To be comfortably and casually situated or in position, especially while reading or relaxing.
He was curled up in his armchair with a good book.
Often appears as...
- curled up with a book
- curled up in a chair
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used to describe someone seeking comfort or protection due to fear, sadness, or cold.
After watching the scary movie, she was curled up under the covers.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Warmth
Often implies trying to stay warm by making the body compact.
He was curled up by the fireplace to escape the chill.
Pro Tip 3/3Protective Posture
Suggests a natural, instinctive position for self-comfort or defense.
The child was curled up in her mother's arms during the thunderstorm.
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