- cuddly
- adjective
(cuddlier; -est)
Date: 1863
fit for or inviting cuddling <a cuddly kitten>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
cuddly — (adj.) 1863, from CUDDLE (Cf. cuddle) + Y (Cf. y) (2) … Etymology dictionary
cuddly — [adj] huggable, embraceable caressible, cuddlesome, kissable, lovable, plump, snuggly, soft, warm; concept 485 Ant. despicable, disgusting … New thesaurus
cuddly — ► ADJECTIVE (cuddlier, cuddliest) ▪ pleasantly soft or plump … English terms dictionary
cuddly — [kud′lē] adj. cuddlier, cuddliest 1. having a quality or nature which invites cuddling 2. fond of cuddling … English World dictionary
cuddly — [[t]kʌ̱d(ə)li[/t]] cuddlier, cuddliest 1) ADJ GRADED (approval) A cuddly person or animal makes you want to cuddle them. He is a small, cuddly man with spectacles. ...these cuddly creatures from South East Asia. 2) ADJ: ADJ n Cuddly toys are soft … English dictionary
cuddly — UK [ˈkʌd(ə)lɪ] / US [ˈkʌdlɪ] adjective Word forms cuddly : adjective cuddly comparative cuddlier superlative cuddliest 1) a cuddly person or animal is attractive and makes you want to cuddle them, especially because they look soft or round 2) a… … English dictionary
cuddly — cud|dly [ˈkʌdli] adj 1.) a person or animal that is cuddly makes you want to cuddle them ▪ He is the most affectionate and cuddly dog I have ever known. 2.) [only before noun] cuddly toys are soft toys designed for children to cuddle … Dictionary of contemporary English
cuddly — adjective someone or something that is cuddly makes you want to cuddle them: a cuddly little baby … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
cuddly — cuddlesome cuddlesome cuddly cuddlyadj. inviting cuddling or hugging; as, a cuddlesome baby. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cuddly — /kud lee/, adj., cuddlier, cuddliest. suitable for or inviting cuddling: a cuddly teddy bear. Also, cuddlesome /kud l seuhm/. [1860 65; CUDDLE + Y1] * * * … Universalium