huddled
adj.adj. standing or sitting very close together in a small group, usually because of cold or fear.
adj. crowded or gathered closely together in a tight group. Often used to describe people seeking warmth, protection, or privacy.
The cold children stood huddled together for warmth.
A small group of commuters stood huddled under the bus stop during the sudden rainstorm.
The refugees remained huddled in the makeshift shelter, their faces illuminated only by the flickering light of a single lantern as the wind howled outside.
From huddle + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Often used with the adverb 'together' or followed by a prepositional phrase like 'against the cold'.
Last updated May 11, 2026