cuddly

Thân thiện

A child hugs a cuddly teddy bear before bedtime.

Definition

Adjective: * Inviting or suitable for cuddling or hugging: Describes something, often a person, animal, or object, that appears soft, warm, and appealing to hold close in a loving or affectionate manner. It implies a pleasant, comforting, and gentle physical presence.

Usage

The adjective "cuddly" is used to describe the inherent quality of something that makes one want to cuddle it. It is almost always used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "seems").

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Cuddly toy": A common term for a soft stuffed toy animal designed to be hugged, especially by children. (Note: This is a compound noun listed separately as a common variant).
  • The child wouldn't sleep without her favorite cuddly toy.

Variants and Related Words

• Cuddlesome (adjective): A less common synonym with the same meaning as "cuddly".
• Cuddle (verb): To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
  • They like to cuddle on the sofa while watching movies.

Synonyms

• Huggable
• Snuggly
• Soft
• Endearing (in a way that inspires affection)

Antonyms

• Unapproachable
• Prickly
• Aloof

Học thuật

Adjective

1. inviting cuddling or hugging
   • a cuddlesome baby
   • a cuddly teddybear

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cuddlesome