warm fuzzies

plural noun

Definition of warm fuzzies

: feelings of happiness, contentment, or sentimentality

got warm fuzzies from the good news

Recent Examples of warm fuzzies from the Web

The non-stop revelry is what gets you in the theater, but Deadpool’s identity-defining journey keeps you there — and even doles out some warm fuzzies.

— brian truitt, USA TODAY, "Review: Delightfully wacky 'Deadpool 2' raises the superhero bar from hit original," 14 May 2018
Other notable arrivals included Pablo Coppola, who debuted his chic, understated collection for Bally, and former Jimmy Choo designer Simon Holloway, who gave us the warm fuzzies with the fur coats in his capsule collection for Hogan.

— christine whitney, Harper's BAZAAR, "Designers To Watch," 24 Apr. 2014
Even more satisfying than the food is the warm fuzzies of helping to push the next generation of restaurant professionals out of the cozy nest of academia.

— San Antonio Express-News, "$0.99 a week," 8 Mar. 2018
Rebecca Minkoff Chevron Quilted Small Love Crossbody, $191.53; amazon.com Teddy bear coats are the most popular style of the season and this faux fur find will leave her with warm fuzzies.

— colleen kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "Amazon Prime Gifts That Will Ship to You By Christmas," 19 Dec. 2017
Read on for 12 picks sure to give your favorite people warm fuzzies.

— Allure, "12 Cozy Holiday Gift Ideas That Help Relieve Stress," 14 Dec. 2017

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