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

Beer is bringing four cosmetics to the Item Shop, with her cats Mookie and Maple being more cuddly than usual with their tails intertwined. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

From there, the cuddly couples spew out eggs that make their way into feces and urine. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Cocker spaniel, most likely—one of the cute, cuddly breeds the dog vendors specialize in. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

These critters may look cute and cuddly, but their sharp claws are anything but. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above