cuddly

Soft and snuggly

Cuddly describes something soft, warm, and inviting to hold close—qualities that make you want to cuddle it.

The word applies most naturally to stuffed animals, babies, and pets: a cuddly teddy bear, a cuddly puppy.

People can be cuddly too, meaning they enjoy physical affection or have a comfortably soft appearance.

plush

stuffed

Filled beyond capacity

  • fluffySoft and light-textured
  • softYielding to touch
  • furryCovered in soft hair

squishy · huggable · snuggly · plushie · velvety · pillowy · fuzzy · fleece · woolly · minky

affection

snuggly

Comfortably warm and close

endearing · huggable · darling · precious · dear · cherubic · winsome · kissable · squeezable · irresistible

embrace

snuggle

Embrace cozily

  • hugTight, affectionate clasp
  • nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
  • nuzzleGentle facial caress

squeeze · hold · clasp · cling · spoon · burrow · curl up · wrap around · enfold · caress

warmth

cozy

Warm and snug

  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • warmModerately heated, or friendly
  • nestledSettled into a sheltered position

nuzzled · tucked in · wrapped up · bundled · toasty · comforting · soothing · blanketed · swaddled · curled up

teddy

bear

Large furry omnivore

lovey · security blanket · dolly · bunny · puppy · kitten · panda · koala · Paddington · Winnie

Categories
Opposites
physical texture and touchability

cuddlyprickly

Spiny or irritable

spiny · thorny · spiky · scratchy · rough

emotional appeal and approachability

cuddlyrepulsive

Causing strong disgust

loathsome · disgusting · hateful · despicable · revolting

warmth and comfort

cuddlycold

Low temperature state

uninviting · standoffish · aloof · distant · forbidding

Phrases
Family

cuddle, cuddling, cuddles, cuddled, cuddler, cuddlier, cuddliest, cuddlesome, cuddlers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G