lovable

Or love·a·ble

[luhv-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.

   Synonyms: affectionate, warm, tender, dear

lovable

/ ˈlʌvəbəl /

adjective

1. attracting or deserving affection

Other Word Forms

• lovability noun
• lovableness noun
• lovably adverb
• unlovable adjective
• unlovableness noun
• unlovably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of lovable¹

First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able

Example Sentences

Adrian Jones, one of Ms Bond's colleagues, paid tribute to her as "lovable, witty and creative".

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Best of all, their dear friend Simawoo was close by, in two equally lovable versions if you counted Mrs. Penworthy, which of course they did.

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Grande has practiced doing this kind of lovable ditz since her teen years on Nickelodeon and I’m not sure if she can play any other kind of part.

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All of those lovable lummoxes out there with their hyper-verbal lady friends will learn a little about cooperation.

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Klein says she needed an actor who could be fearless, lovable and terribly awkward.

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Related Words

• adorable 
• amiable 
• appealing 
• charming 
• cuddly 
• delightful 
• engaging 
• fascinating 
• genial 
• sweet