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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Large and cuddly, charismatic and exuberantly Afro’d, Quest is a real-life version of South Park‘s Chef. Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 It’s made from a premium blend of viscose, polyester, and polyamide that feels as soft and cuddly as expensive cashmere—but without the high price tag. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 The quarterback made their relationship Instagram official in 2020 with a cuddly New Year's post. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 Most Adorable Game Do your kiddos love videos of cuddly kittens at play? Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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