adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Suitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.

   "a cuddly teddy bear"

2. 2
   Fond of or prone to cuddling.

   "My girlfriend is very cuddly."

Adjective

1. 1
   inviting cuddling or hugging wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cuddlesomecaressingcuddlesomecuddlesomehuggablehuggable

Example

More examples

"These kittens are so cute and cuddly."

Etymology

From cuddle + -y.

Related phrases

cuddly toycuddly-wuddly

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