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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Monique offers Lili a cuddly toy, and Jean-Jacques goes to the radiator to make sure their new pet is warm enough, as Lili's eyes slowly close in relaxation. Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Other than being cute and cuddly babies, Generation Beta has not yet had an opportunity to make its mark on the world. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 The right blanket is cuddly, soft, and keeps you warm even when winter temperatures are in full swing—and there’s an option out there that not only meets the above criteria, but is also on sale. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 He’s got Gir (his mint-green robot/fake dog/sidekick/fan favorite) dressed as an extra cuddly elf by his side. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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