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Cuddly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuddly

 

[ หˆkสŒdli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fofo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kuschelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggemaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะฝะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przytulny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฑใใ—ใ‚ใŸใใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doudou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mimoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ทผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maznavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็ˆฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ knรบsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.