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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Talk about cozy—this sweater set has an oversized fit and is made from a snuggly knit that’s still light enough for cooler fall days. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 This snuggly solution solves for the anxiety of feeling exposed while sleeping and keeps you warm enough on a drafty plane. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Here, a sofa slipcovered in a patchwork of paisley tablecloths is joined by a custom Dan John Anderson table inset with abalone shell and brass, a straw artwork made in the Purhépecha region of Mexico, and snuggly bean-bags. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Nina can be a snuggly lap cat and just wants to sit with people, the rescue said. — Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 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 Sep. 2026.

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snuggly

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