snuggly

adjective

snug·​gly ˈsnə-g(ə-)lē How to pronounce snuggly (audio)
snugglier; snuggliest
: suitable for or inviting snuggling or cuddling
used especially of inanimate objects
a snuggly blanket
Even if he won't admit it, pajamas are a great gift—so get him the coziest, snuggliest pair you can find.Rachel Dube

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There’s a variety of snuggly travel pants available, including classic leggings, sweatpants, yoga pants, and joggers for up to 83 percent off. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 The protection comes from a smart internal design that keeps everything snuggly in place, combined with a rigid EVA and Cordura outer that prevents pricey gear from getting smashed. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2025 This sweet, snuggly boy is ready to find his forever family. Trish Stinger and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025 But even after it’s been covered by everyone from Joni Mitchell and Jefferson Airplane to Kelly Clarkson, the Youngbloods’ version, with its snuggly harmonies and spiraling guitar, remains definitive, the most reassuring of them all. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggly

Word History

Etymology

snuggle + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snuggly was in 1902

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“Snuggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuggly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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snuggly

adjective
snug·​gly
ˈsnəg-(ə-)lē
: suitable for or inviting snuggling or cuddling
a snuggly blanket
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