# cuddly

/ˈkədɫi/ (US) · /kˈʌdli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cuddly
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

soft and pleasant to hold or hug. You use this to describe people, animals, or toys that make you feel warm and comfortable.

For teachers: inviting or suitable for hugging; soft and endearing in texture or personality. Often used to describe toys, small animals, or affectionate people.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.

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