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

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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 16 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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