cuddly

adjective

cud·​dly ˈkə-dᵊl-ē 

ˈkəd-lē

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Ironically, the boa constrictor used in Nate’s death was actually a cuddly scene partner. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Among the cuddly petting zoo creatures available to touch and hold were a tarantula and millipedes. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

They are filled with cuddly characters, Broadway-caliber shows and water slides with screens set into the tubes to tell stories about Mickey Mouse while riders rocket past on rafts. — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above