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adorable

[ uh-dawr-uh-buhl, uh-dohr- ]
/ əˈdɔr ə bəl, əˈdoʊr- /
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adjective

very attractive or delightful; charming: What an adorable hat!
worthy of being adored.

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Origin of adorable

From the Latin word adōrābilis, dating back to 1605–15. See adore, -able

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Words related to adorable

cute, sexy, delightful, charming, captivating, ambrosial, appealing, attractive, darling, dear, delectable, delicious, dreamy, fetching, heavenly, hot, luscious, pleasing, precious, suave

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British Dictionary definitions for adorable

adorable
/ (əˈdɔːrəbəl) /

adjective

very attractive; charming; lovable
rare deserving or eliciting adoration

Derived forms of adorable

adorableness, nounadorably, adverb
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