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Huggable

adj.kind, joyfulplayful

What it means

Inviting affectionate hugging because of softness, warmth, or endearing appeal.

Reach for it when using playful affection where the person or context welcomes that kind of description

The huggable toy has a washable cover and softly padded seams.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    cuddly

    softness and prolonged close comfort are the appeal

    not when Cuddly is childish for many adults and does not suit a brief social hug.

  • playful

    snuggly

    cozy closeness suits a blanket, toy, child, or consenting partner

    not when Snuggly is highly informal and can sound intrusive when applied to someone.

  • everyday

    soft

    tactile comfort is the only relevant property

    not when Soft material can be unpleasantly shaped or unsafe to hug.

  • warm

    adorable

    endearing appearance rather than physical softness draws affection

    not when Adorable can patronize a person whose warmth, not cuteness, is meant.

  • warm

    lovable

    the person's character inspires affection

    not when Lovable concerns emotional attachment and does not invite physical contact.

  • literary

    embraceable

    a whimsical elevated alternative suits creative prose

    not when This rare formation may distract more than it delights.

Said against

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  • prickly
  • repellent
  • untouchable

It naturally appears in

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  • huggable toy

    The huggable toy was designed without hard internal fasteners.

  • soft and huggable

    The new mascot is soft and huggable after its rough seams were replaced.

  • wonderfully huggable

    Their old woolly dog is wonderfully huggable when she chooses company.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.