cuddly

IPA/ˈkʌdli/
KK[kˈʌdli]IPA/ˈkʌdli/

cuddly — adjective

  • cuddlypositive
  • cuddliercomparative
  • cuddliestsuperlative

1. having a soft appearance or texture that makes you want to hug or hold someone o

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having a soft appearance or texture that makes you want to hug or hold someone or something; also describes a person or animal that enjoys being held and hugged.

例句

The children each brought a cuddly toy to the sleepover at Yara's house.

collocation: cuddly toy

Nia's new kitten is so cuddly that it curls up on her lap every evening.

structure: so + adjective + that-clause (result)

同義詞
  • snuggly

    emphasizes warmth and comfort, often of clothing or blankets

  • huggable

    directly means pleasant to hug, especially for people and pets

  • fluffy

    focuses on soft, furry texture, often used for animals and toys

  • soft

    broader and more general; lacks the affectionate connotation

反義詞
  • prickly

    opposite texture — rough and sharp rather than soft

  • scratchy

    uncomfortable to touch, the opposite of cuddly fabric

文法句型

cuddly + noun

be / look / feel + cuddly

so + cuddly + that-clause

用法筆記

Typically describes soft toys (teddy bears, stuffed animals), babies, small pets, or warm clothing. The word covers both the quality that invites cuddling and a person or animal's affectionate nature — context makes the emphasis clear.

常見錯誤

❌My new phone case is so cuddly.
✅My new phone case is so cute.
💡'cuddly' describes soft, warm things you can physically hug, not things you simply like the look of.