cuddly

Also cud·dle·some

[kuhd-lee]

adjective

cuddlier, cuddliest 

1. suitable for or inviting cuddling.

   a cuddly teddy bear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddly¹

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

Example Sentences

Back in Phnom Penh, cuddly babies had turned into gangly teenagers grappling with their complex identities.

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Not long after I meet 15-year-old Buddy, he shows me his favourite cuddly toy, Reindeer Dog.

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Mr Ford said he was working closely with the families of the original characters and said it was like "getting your favourite cuddly toy out of the attic".

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Among the sea of memorabilia are flowers, cuddly toys, artwork, written messages, football scarves, and flags, each separated into individual rows and columns.

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The videos quickly became a sensation, showing off Scorsese’s more private side — he’s never been so cuddly or endearing.

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