lovable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lovable
First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able
Explanation
Someone lovable is very easy to love. Kittens and puppies, cute fictional characters, and sweet-faced stuffed animals all tend to be lovable. Clowns? Not so much. People who are kind and generous to others are also lovable, because they deserve love in return for giving it to others. The adjective lovable comes from love, which has the Old English root lufu, "love, affection, or friendliness."
Example Sentences
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Lovable, with a potential for fierceness and a proven fan base.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Pro tip: To save on credits on Lovable or Replit, plan your design with ChatGPT first, then upload the mock-up image as a reference.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Mohsin says he has only found the flaws in Orchids, and not yet in other vibe-coding platforms such as Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and Lovable.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin, the founders of “vibe-coding” startup Lovable, are now worth $1.6 billion each, Forbes reports.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025
Lovable Manuel is quite the tyrant, a mini Papi and Mami rolled into one.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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