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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adorable
/ (əˈdɔːrəbəl) /
adjective
very attractive; charming; lovable
rare deserving or eliciting adoration
Derived forms of adorable
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