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adorably

American  
[uh-dawr-uhb-lee] / əˈdɔr əb li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is adorable; in a cute, endearing, or delightful way.

Example Sentences

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And few could make Kristen as adorably consternated as Ms. Linney does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

If you thought banks cleaned up after 2008, you’re adorably optimistic.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Most people watch “Downton” for the tart, gently comedic exchanges and adorably antiquated decorum.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

Captive-bred babies are adorably tiny, with delicate legs and pinprick eyes.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

He’ll be behind the counter, bored and dreamy and adorably disheveled.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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