lovable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- lovability noun
- lovableness noun
- lovably adverb
- unlovable adjective
- unlovableness noun
- unlovably adverb
Etymology
Origin of lovable
First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able
Example Sentences
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But the film itself is far from your average rom-com, more interested in the mechanics and machinations of modern dating than its lovable foibles.
From Salon
She was a lovable child, always smiling and well-behaved, said Denes.
From Los Angeles Times
His guitar playing is bluesy and cool, his voice a lovable honk.
From Los Angeles Times
"He turned all this pain inside, like I'm not worthy, I'm not lovable," says Mina.
From BBC
Adrian Jones, one of Ms Bond's colleagues, paid tribute to her as "lovable, witty and creative".
From BBC
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