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cuddly

cuddly

37 1.0
Soft and pleasant to hug or hold close
  • adjective
  • /ˈkʌdli/
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  • The kitten was incredibly cuddly and loved to snuggle on the couch.
  • cute and cuddly
  • warm and cuddly
  • soft and cuddly

I became much more physical, just kind of hugging, more cuddly, like we need to buy some time.

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Examples

  • - My favourite are the cuddly koalas.

  • You can play with your soft cuddly toy as you lie in bed and think about your day.

  • Like he was so cuddly and so soft.

  • I want you to look cute and cuddly, private.

  • - But I like my men big and cuddly.

  • For example, they may have a special love of cuddly toys or picture books.

    Academic text (2014)
  • We repeatedly hear about these cuddly cubs in the headlines.

    Academic text (2001)
  • It gets real hot and it makes me feel warm and it's like my own little cuddly teddy bear.

    GQ
  • She'd be quite a cuddly armful for some lucky young fellow.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Someone has already been there, presenting her with a cuddly plush toy dog.

    Fiction book (1997)

Synonyms

soft
vscuddly
552 1.0

Easily pressed when you touch it

makes holding comfortable but does not itself invite affectionate hugging
warm
vscuddly
280 1.0

Showing kindness and affection to others

indicates inviting physical closeness rather than general friendly warmth
adorable
vscuddly
280 1.0

Very cute in a way that makes people love it

can make someone want to hold it but stresses charm over hug invitation
cozy
vscuddly
  • Literature
158 1.6

Warm and comfortable in a small friendly place

relates to overall comfort rather than specifically asking for hugging
fluffy
vscuddly
77 1.0

Soft and light, like fur or feathers

offers a pleasant touch but does not necessarily invite close hugging
affectionate
vscuddly
56 2.2

To show warm, loving feelings to someone

is more about physical invitation to be held than emotional display
plush
vscuddly
5 3.5

Very soft and thick to touch, making it comfortable to sit or lie on

implies being pleasant to hold because of texture rather than invitation
snuggly
vscuddly
  • Informal
5 1.8

Soft, warm, and comfortable like when you cuddle

centres on inviting physical closeness rather than general cozy feeling
huggable
vscuddly
3 1.1

Soft, warm, and cute so you want to hug it

describes the same appeal but as a broader pleasantness to hold
wuzzy
vscuddly
3 7.7

Soft and fuzzy to touch that feels cozy

creates a cozy impression mainly through fluffy texture rather than showing affection
huggy
vscuddly
  • Informal
3 7.0

Liking to give or receive hugs

describes inviting hug quality as a property rather than habitual action
pillowy
vscuddly
3 3.5

Having a soft, full, and fluffy feel like a cushion

suggests comfort for holding but not specifically an invitation to hug
cushiony
vscuddly
1 3.0

Soft and comfortable because it has cushions or soft padding

can make an embrace pleasant but focuses on comfort over affection
cuddlesome
vscuddly
1 8.2

Feels pleasant to hold or hug like a soft blanket

expresses the same inviting hug quality as a general pleasant trait
embraceable
vscuddly
4.1

Easy and pleasant to hug, like a soft toy or friendly person

focuses more on being pleasant to hold closely rather than acceptance
plushy
vscuddly
4.6

Soft and thick like the fabric used for teddy bears

can make holding pleasant but focuses on material feel not affection
plush-like
vscuddly
4.9

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

may invite hugging through texture but lacks direct affection aspect
lovesome
vscuddly
  • Archaic
9.9

Warm and gentle in a way that makes people want to care for it

focuses more narrowly on being pleasant to hold rather than lovable character

Antonyms

2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

How Cuddly

cuddly
37 1.0
huggable
3 1.1

Surface Forms

cuddly positive
cuddlier comparative
cuddliest superlative

Morphology

cuddly = cuddle (transparent) = cuddle + ly

Productive adjective formation from 'cuddle' with a standard adjectival suffix; meaning is directly 'inviting or suited to cuddling'.

Etymology

Cuddly comes from the verb cuddle, which means 'to hold close' or 'hug', and the ending -ly turns it into a word that describes something you want to cuddle. So a cuddly toy or pet feels soft and inviting and makes you want to give it a hug.