fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz
a fuzzy covering of felt
a fuzzy stuffed toy
2
: lacking in clarity or definition
moving the camera causes fuzzy photos
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
His reasoning is a little fuzzy.
3
: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions
warm and fuzzy feelings
Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence
The plant has fuzzy leaves.
Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy.
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.
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4 July 2026
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With a soft and fuzzy feel, the machine-washable rug is equal parts cozy and practical.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
With a soft and fuzzy feel, the machine-washable rug is equal parts cozy and practical.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Audra stooped down to hug Christina, 3, who donned a fuzzy white jacket with bear-like ears on the hood.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fuzzy
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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fuzzy
adjective
fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: covered with or resembling fuzz
2
: not clear : indistinct
a fuzzy picture
3
: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings
warm and fuzzy feelings
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