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lovable

American  
[luhv-uh-buhl] / ˈlʌv ə bəl /
Or loveable

adjective

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

    Synonyms:
    affectionate, warm, tender, dear
lovable British  
/ ˈlʌvəbəl /

adjective

  1. attracting or deserving affection

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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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He could be described as a lovable loser, but he’s so much more than that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Our critic praised the acting, noting that “Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable ‘Rooster’ is classic Steve Carell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

For all of the film’s expository merit, for all of the care and efficiency Hughes exhibited in creating such wonderful and instantly lovable women, “Pretty in Pink” flubs the landing.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Together they make up a perfectly valid alternate list, one that captures the glamour and romance of L.A. — as well as its lovable plasticity — just as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“And my nice, sweet, wonderful, lovable big brother is going to build me an observation post in the cherry tree so I can observe the wildlife.”

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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