cuddly
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈkədɫi// UK //kˈʌdli// cud·dly
adj. soft and pleasant to hold or hug. You use this to describe people, animals, or toys that make you feel warm and comfortable.
adj. inviting or suitable for hugging; soft and endearing in texture or personality. Often used to describe toys, small animals, or affectionate people.
The child sleeps with a cuddly teddy bear every night.
Even though the puppy looks very cuddly, the trainer warned us that it is still learning not to bite.
The marketing campaign successfully transformed the brand's image from a cold, corporate entity into a cuddly and approachable friend to the average consumer.
From cuddle + -y.
Usage
Commonly used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.