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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This is a show that has always seemed most comfortable in the murk, down to a stony conspiracy-thriller aesthetic that feels half a galaxy removed from the shiny lightsabers and cuddly critters that have defined so much of this franchise. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025 The director wanted the dragon to be distinct: cuddly, furry, and green. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025 Kobe was a cuddly and often quirky canine friend who enjoyed frequent cuddles with Catapang. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 Play is critical for a cat’s health and happiness and allows cats to tap into their predator instincts (yes, your sweet, cuddly kitty has them). The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.

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