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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Plain wool and cashmere is being subbed for cuddly faux fur and colors that add a little cheer to dark outerwear. Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 The Rocco Forte Kids programs are tailored for age groups from toddlers to teens, with amenities that include cuddly toys, child-sized bathrobes and slippers, and welcome treats at check-in. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 While the current trend of collecting these cuddly characters is similar to the '90s trend of collecting Beanie Babies, Squishmallows come in 12 sizes rather than just one. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 The segment closed with a cuddly picture of Snoop surrounded by his many children and grandchildren, all wearing holiday pajamas. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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