lovable
adjective
of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
lovably
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a word derived from
lovable.
Example Sentences
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It’s the cheapest, or the most lovably disgusting, and it couldn’t be replaced.
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
Book, whom Mr. Gatiss makes lovably irritating, is something of a mystery himself, both in his manner and his circumstances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
But Schaffer’s film has the uniquely difficult task of making Frank look like an idiot without making the police as a whole seem lovably obtuse.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2025
"Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages and we're so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again."
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024
As she ran back to her post Davidge smiled at the womanishness of her gait, and thought of Joan of Arc, never so lovably feminine as in her armor.
From The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards by Henry Raleigh
