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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The cuddly $5 toys were under-stuffed for maximum hug-ability, stamped with cute names on their Ty Inc. tags, and given limited edition runs. Michelle Chapman, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025 Initially showed in a cuddly embrace, the pair hurriedly rushed in other directions. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025 The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 So far, the answer seems to be blues-loving vampires, a cuddly alien and a life-sized block world. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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