How to Use cuddly in a Sentence

cuddly

adjective
Definition of cuddlynext
  • He is so big and cuddly.
  • In the mean time, stay up to date on Kylie's cuddly fur-friends with our handy guide to all of her pets.
    — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, 5 July 2018
  • Looking for cuddly things to get you through the last weeks of winter?
    — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
  • The girls are almost a year old — Quinn, a tiny, squirmy pixie, and Rowan, laid-back and cuddly.
    — Katherine Malmo, Good Housekeeping, 4 Oct. 2017
  • There is still one more cuddly face still to be revealed.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Lil Joe looked more like a sad otter than a cuddly sea cow.
    — Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Take Squishmallows, the adorable and cuddly stuffies that kids can’t get enough of these days.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Care to guess whether or not Axe actually turns out to be cute and cuddly by the end of the film?
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2019
  • Plus, their cuddly bear design will put a smile on your face!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The day was filled with overflowing joy, from the guests (including a cuddly dog) to the bride and groom.
    — Essence, 11 Feb. 2020
  • The faux fur front is cuddly, while the velvet back is smooth and comfortable.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Warm and cuddly, nice with a little bit of snark or all-out Ricky Gervais?
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Mendes got up close to the cuddly ball of fluff during his visit to Australia.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2019
  • All softness and cuddly at 18 pounds, she is believed to be 3 years old now.
    — cleveland.com, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Google knows that cuddly car faces may not be enough to get humans to trust their lives with robot cars on the roads.
    — Jeremy Hsu, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2015
  • Yes, our cuddly little ballclub is all grown up, and is a real pain in the rear.
    — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 7 June 2017
  • Unlike my set from the 80s, this Barbie World set comes with a cute and cuddly pup and kitty.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The outlet shared photos of the two taking pics for fans and even stopping for a cuddly hug.
    — Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 10 May 2018
  • This shampoo will make your puppy smell nice and feel soft and cuddly.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Regimes like the one in Cuba don’t stay in power for more than 60 years by being warm and cuddly.
    — Angel Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
  • There are grumpy cats, feisty cats, helpful cats, cuddly cats.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The cuddly outing comes after Pugh's split from Zach Braff last year.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The store's cuddly mascot always has a smile for those who want a picture of him, or just want to give him a big hug.
    — Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2020
  • This is the largest group of teddy bear cholla in the past, and the cuddly name is only one of their special assets.
    — Shelby Knick, Forbes, 4 May 2021
  • Looks like there may be some new devotees of the cuddly Winnie the Pooh in Korea in coming weeks.
    — Alice Park, Time, 16 Feb. 2018
  • But don’t get the idea that scorpions are warm and cuddly creatures.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • With their beady eyes, thick tails and sharp claws, prairie voles are not exactly cuddly.
    — Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 2 May 2024
  • In some cases the wire mother had food, in others, the soft, cuddly mother did.
    — Jennifer Wright, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Bad Breath Treatment for Dogs Dogs are known for their adorable and cuddly nature, but not so much for their breath.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • Catch up quick: In May, zoo officials announced that the cuddly and bamboo-philic bears would leave after their extended rumspringa in the United States.
    — Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024

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