cuddlesome
Begging for hugs
Cuddlesome means inviting or worthy of cuddling—soft, warm, appealing to embrace.
The word describes people, animals, or objects that inspire affectionate physical contact: a cuddlesome puppy, She looked cuddlesome in her oversized sweater.
It's somewhat old-fashioned and playful, more likely found in children's books than everyday speech.
Comfortably warm and close
- huggableInviting physical affection
- lovableInspiring warm feelings
- adorableExtremely endearing
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
sweet · tender · nuzzling · embraceable · squeezable · cherubic · darling · precious
Embrace cozily
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- burrowAnimal's dug dwelling
- curl upDraw limbs inward cozily
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
nuzzle · blanket · fleece · plush · downy · comfy · cushiony · pajamas
Reducing distress or discomfort
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- consolingGiving solace to another
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
gentle · empathetic · sympathetic · calming · peaceful · heartening · warm · secure
snuggly
Comfortably warm and close
endearing · sweet · tender · nuzzling · embraceable · squeezable · cherubic · darling · precious · winsome
snuggle
Embrace cozily
cocoon · nuzzle · blanket · fleece · plush · downy · comfy · cushiony · pajamas · flannel
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- consolingGiving solace to another
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
supportive · gentle · empathetic · sympathetic · calming · peaceful · heartening · warm · secure · safe
toasty
Comfortably heated
thermal · woolly · fleece-lined · fuzzy · bundled · wrapped · body heat · radiating · glowing · tepid
cuddlesomealoof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
cold · standoffish · distant · unapproachable · frigid
cuddle, cuddly, cuddling, cuddled, cuddler, cuddlers, cuddliness