lovable
or love·a·ble
[ luhv-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈlʌv ə bəl /
adjective
of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
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lovable
loveable
/ (ˈlʌvəbəl) /
adjective
attracting or deserving affection
Derived forms of lovable
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