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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Luna adjusted quickly, showing her cuddly and playful side. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 The hotel recently added a barn for horses with riding lessons and a mini-petting-zoo with rabbits and other cuddly animals. Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 For the kids who love all things cuddly, the Squishmallows 8-Inch Winnie the Pooh Plush is just $5 right now. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 Nader and Savchenko seemingly confirmed their romance with a few cuddly photos, including one of them sharing a kiss. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 27 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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