embracing

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: em-brac-ing (3)

English Definition

Holding closely in one's arms as a sign of affection, or accepting a belief.

Example Sentence

They were embracing each other before saying goodbye.

US IPA /ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/
UK IPA /ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/