cuddly

adjective

cud·​dly ˈkə-dᵊl-ē How to pronounce cuddly (audio)
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
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In other scenes, though, Karl becomes cuddly goofball Jake Johnson, and the delight of watching Johnson’s fun himbo patter is undercut by a nagging sense that those scenes are pure indulgence that have nothing to do with this character. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Because they’re made from 95 percent cotton, the tops are equal parts cuddly, lightweight, and breathable, so you’re guaranteed to stay comfy in them all summer long. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 Dax Shepard and wife Kristen Bell had just done a cover story for PEOPLE and the Frozen actress posted a photo of the cuddly photo to her Instagram. Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Already, these Cubs appear to be more of a worthy adversary than a cuddly team from the Midwest with lots of transplanted celebrity fans working in Hollywood. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddly

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuddly was in 1862

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“Cuddly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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