huggable

[huhg-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. evoking a desire to hug close; inviting a close embrace; cuddly.

   a huggable little baby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of huggable¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hug + -able

Example Sentences

He is not an emotional person but is "blown away by how huggable it is", he says, before inviting me to try and wrap my arms around the trunk - which, of course, I do.

From BBC

After all, this isn’t her first rodeo with a dinosaur — even if this time around, the creature isn’t purple or huggable or even tangible, just a green-screen dream.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, Murs shared a photo of a Daily Mail article dissecting his transformation from having a "huggable dad bod" to a more muscular physique.

From BBC

Hiro-chan is a faceless, huggable, soft therapy robot; the researchers believe that interacting with Hiro-chan reduces stress in people with dementia.

From BBC

She made him a nubby brown overcoat that gave teddy bear vibes and a wardrobe of earth tones and huggable fabrics.

From Los Angeles Times