snuggly

adjective

snug·​gly ˈsnə-g(ə-)lē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, a sofa slipcovered in a patchwork of paisley tablecloths is joined by a custom Dan John Anderson table inset with abalone shell and brass, a straw artwork made in the Purhépecha region of Mexico, and snuggly bean-bags. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Nina can be a snuggly lap cat and just wants to sit with people, the rescue said. — Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Garner raises them primarily for meat and fiber, which is woven into all manner of snuggly garments — cardigans, parkas, scarves and more. — David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

This helps my feet fit more snuggly into the shoe, preventing slippage and blisters. — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

snuggle + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snuggly

• smugly
• snugly
• ugly

Kids Definition

snuggly

adjective

snug·​gly ˈsnəg-(ə-)lē 

: suitable for or inviting snuggling or cuddling

a snuggly blanket