spoonwise
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spoonwise (not comparable)
- Closely nestled together, like spoons.
- 1994, Elizabeth Inman, The Rake's Quarry:
- Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back.
- 1999, Vivian Leiber, Soldier and the Society Girl:
- She didn't protest when he put his arms around her, pulling him to her spoonwise, kissing an errant lock of hair as it brushed against his face.