snuggly

adjective

snug·​gly ˈsnə-g(ə-)lē How to pronounce snuggly (audio)
snugglier; snuggliest
: suitable for or inviting snuggling or cuddling
used especially of inanimate objects
a snuggly blanket
Even if he won't admit it, pajamas are a great gift—so get him the coziest, snuggliest pair you can find.Rachel Dube

Examples of snuggly in a Sentence

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Your laptop fits snuggly in the inner sleeve, plus the two water bottle slings on the side provide plenty of space for beverages. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Oversized styles, like this faux leather option, that have sleeves roomy enough for a snuggly sweater or thick vest. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 To complete your sleep oasis, grab these plush bed pillows that are backed by over 11,000 five-star ratings and this snuggly faux fur blanket that feels like the real thing. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 GoPro supplies a pair of lens caps for the Max 2 that fit snuggly over each lens and have a small tab on them to make removing them easier. Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggly

Word History

Etymology

snuggle + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snuggly was in 1902

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“Snuggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuggly. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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snuggly

adjective
snug·​gly
ˈsnəg-(ə-)lē
: suitable for or inviting snuggling or cuddling
a snuggly blanket
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