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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He’s got dinosaurs and Egyptian tombs and cuddly aliens. Literary Hub, 3 June 2025 Fisherman Aesthetic: Old English Sheepdog Described as gentle giants, Old English sheepdogs are both cuddly family members and hard-working farm dogs. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025 In the video, Nevin pans across Georgia's bed, which is filled with soft toys including Dumbo, Stitch, a unicorn, and several cuddly bears. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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