cuddly

[ kuhd-lee ]

adjective

, cud·dli·er, cud·dli·est.

1. suitable for or inviting cuddling:

   a cuddly teddy bear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddly¹

First recorded in 1860–65; cuddle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I wanted to do something that was not warm and cuddly at all.

From Los Angeles Times

And as the polls closed, we followed that up with a stream of cuddly adoptable puppies from Hit Living Dog Rescue.

From Salon

A cuddly feline friend is always and forever better than having toxic men in your life.

From Salon

“It contrasts so well with his exterior of being this great warrior and pillaging and killing and doing all that. But on the inside, he’s quite soft and cuddly and quite childlike.”

From Los Angeles Times

A young boy who was able to accept having a stoma after being given a cuddly toy is raising money to help other children in the same situation.

From BBC

Related Words

• lovable