lovable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lovable
First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able
Explanation
Someone lovable is very easy to love. Kittens and puppies, cute fictional characters, and sweet-faced stuffed animals all tend to be lovable. Clowns? Not so much. People who are kind and generous to others are also lovable, because they deserve love in return for giving it to others. The adjective lovable comes from love, which has the Old English root lufu, "love, affection, or friendliness."
Example Sentences
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Beyond making us laugh, Neill’s wit was one of those special traits that enhanced all the other aspects that made him so lovable as both an actor and a person.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The run took place on Saturday and was organised by Mary McLoughlin, 65, from Chafford Hundred Running Club, who added: "We were really impacted by what happened to Henry, he was a lovable boy."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
They documented what endures and is genuinely lovable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Over his career, Stefanovic built a public persona as a larrikin - a lovable rogue figure - and won Australian TV's top award, the Gold Logie, for most popular presenter in 2011.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
But alas, they can’t play with the huggable, lovable panda cub.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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