fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz
a fuzzy covering of felt
a fuzzy stuffed toy
2
: lacking in clarity or definition
moving the camera causes fuzzy photos
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
His reasoning is a little fuzzy.
3
: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions
warm and fuzzy feelings
Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence
The plant has fuzzy leaves.
Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy.
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.
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Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Thanks to Walmart’s huge selection of soft and fuzzy blankets for less than $30, there’s no reason to be cold while lounging at home.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Following in the footsteps of a velvet cutout dress and a fuzzy coat embellished with ostrich feathers, these custom pieces were inspired by Venice and its artisanal flair, said de la Hogue Moran.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
The dinosaurs and early pterosaurs that thrived during the Triassic likely retained the warm-running metabolisms and fuzzy coats of their ancestors.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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fuzzy
adjective
fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: covered with or resembling fuzz
2
: not clear : indistinct
a fuzzy picture
3
: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings
warm and fuzzy feelings
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