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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Opened in 1927 in response to the near-decimation of the koala population in Australia – the cuddly creatures were hunted for their pelts – Lone Pine is now home to about 100 koalas along with other native Australian fauna. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared a carousel of cuddly photos with her beloved son in May 2021. Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 It’s crafted with 100 percent waffle weave cotton that’s soft and cuddly yet breathable enough to sleep with during the warmer months. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 Some families watch football on Thanksgiving, but others prefer to watch this cuddly competition on Turkey Day. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2025 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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