Cuddly: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuddly
[ หkสdli ]
describing a quality
Cuddly refers to something that is soft, lovable, and inviting to embrace. It often describes plush toys, pets, or individuals who have an affectionate demeanor that inspires feelings of warmth and comfort. In general, cuddly things evoke a sense of coziness and tenderness, making people want to hold or snuggle up to them. This term is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts.
Synonyms
adorable, fluffy, huggable, snuggly, soft.
Examples of usage
- The cuddly puppy waited patiently for me to pick it up.
- She bought a cuddly toy for her daughter's birthday.
- His cuddly nature makes him a favorite among children.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuddly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fofo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅ เคฒเคเคพเคจเฅ เคฏเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช kuschelig
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggemaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั ะฝะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przytulny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใใใใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท doudou
๐ช๐ธ mimoso
๐น๐ท sarฤฑlgan
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ทผํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ mazlivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ maznavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ็ฑ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prijeten
๐ฎ๐ธ knรบsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะฐาัะฐะนััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ acurrucador
Etymology
The word 'cuddly' is derived from the verb 'cuddle', which has its origins in the early 17th century. The term 'cuddle' likely comes from a dialectal use in Northern English, where it is related to the verb 'cuddl', which means to cuddle or to hold closely. The suffix 'y' was added to form the adjective, embodying the characteristics of affection and endearment. The concept of cuddliness can be traced back to various cultural practices of affection and intimacy, where physical closeness plays a vital role in human relationships. Over the centuries, the word has evolved, and today it prominently describes not just physical softness but also emotional warmth and comfort associated with gentle closeness, applicable to both animals and people.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,954 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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