pettable
Soft and approachable
Pettable describes something inviting or suitable for petting—soft, approachable, amenable to being touched affectionately.
Usually applied to animals: What a pettable dog.
The word implies both physical appeal and temperament: a porcupine isn't pettable, nor is a skittish cat.
Occasionally extends to soft textures generally: That sweater looks so pettable.
Yielding to touch
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- fuzzySoft and unclear
- downyHaving soft, fine texture
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
velvety · silky · woolly · feathery · smooth · sleek · cottony · furry
Showing kindness, warmth
- gentleSoft and kind
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- tameMade gentle, manageable
- calmFree from agitation
approachable · trusting · affectionate · relaxed · sociable · mellow · good-tempered · tolerant
soft
Yielding to touch
plush · velvety · silky · woolly · feathery · smooth · sleek · cottony · furry · fleecy
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
calm · approachable · trusting · affectionate · relaxed · sociable · mellow · good-tempered · tolerant · patient
furry
Covered in soft hair
hamster · guinea pig · chinchilla · ferret · rabbit · gerbil · cat · dog · lamb · duckling
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
snuggle · pat · rub · caress · hold · belly rub · grooming · bonding · soothing · calming