cuddly

American  

[kuhd-lee] / ˈkʌd li /

Also cuddlesome

adjective

cuddlier, cuddliest

1. suitable for or inviting cuddling.

   a cuddly teddy bear.

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Etymology

Origin of cuddly

First recorded in 1860–65; cuddle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The study looked at how a small sample of children between the ages of three and five interacted with a cuddly toy called Gabbo.

From BBC

But the fauna turn out not to be as cuddly as they appear.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over time, Superman has been transformed into a moody teen and a Christ-figure, a violent threat and a cuddly protector.

From The Wall Street Journal

What they uncovered would both shock and devastate Tyrone's family, who described his death as "horrific" and recalled Tyrone as being a "cuddly little baby bear".

From BBC

Step inside, though, and you're greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope scribbled on large sheets.

From BBC

Related Words

• lovable