snuggly
Americanadjective
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suited for snuggling; warm, comfortable, or soft.
The dry leaf litter acts as a snuggly bed for hibernating hedgehogs.
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physically affectionate; prone to snuggling.
Our new puppy fits right in and is incredibly snuggly and playful.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of snuggly
First recorded in 1900–05; snuggle ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )
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Satellite photos show that the space was vacant in 2019 and then, year by year, the pitch can be seen beginning to take shape, fitting in snuggly right up against the wall.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
Known for snuggly sheets, Brooklinen’s jammies are just as impressive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
She got married five years ago, and her snuggly new husband turned out to be a snorer.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
But for people with cat allergies, cats aren't cute, snuggly pets.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023
It isn’t the snuggly fit it used to be, but it feels good.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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But even the snuggliest homebody can be drawn to the peaceful appeal of bare surfaces and open interior spaces, otherwise Marie Kondo's "Tidying Up" would not have been such a huge hit.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2022
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