cuddly

adjective

cud·​dly ˈkəd-lē How to pronounce cuddly (audio)
ˈkə-dᵊl-ē
cuddlier; cuddliest
: fit for or inviting cuddling
a cuddly kitten

Examples of cuddly in a Sentence

He is so big and cuddly. their cuddly brand of commercialism
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Kobe was a cuddly and often quirky canine friend who enjoyed frequent cuddles with Catapang. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 Play is critical for a cat’s health and happiness and allows cats to tap into their predator instincts (yes, your sweet, cuddly kitty has them). The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025 Pearl Breed: Pit terrier mix Age: 2 years old Pearl is a cuddly, goofy, playful pup looking for her forever home. Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 Biologists and naturalists caution against interacting with wildlife, for the safety of animals and humans, and some narratives about human and animal friendships might leave readers thinking that animals want to be our cuddly sidekicks. Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddly

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuddly was in 1863

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“Cuddly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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