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Cuddly vs Cuddle - What's the difference?

cuddly | cuddle |

Cuddle is a derived term of cuddly.



As an adjective cuddly

is suitable for cuddling, designed to be cuddled.

As a noun cuddle is

a snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

As a verb cuddle is

to embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.

cuddly

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Suitable for cuddling, designed to be cuddled.

    • Synonyms

    * cuddlesome

    Derived terms

    * cuddly toy

    cuddle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

    • Verb

  • To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
    • The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
  • To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
    • She cuddled the infant before bedtime.
    I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?
  • To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
  • * Prior
    • She cuddles low beneath the brake; / Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly.

    Derived terms

    * cuddlable * cuddler * cuddlesome * cuddle up * cuddly