lovable

adjective

lov·​able ˈlə-və-bəl How to pronounce lovable (audio)
variants or less commonly loveable
Synonyms of lovable
: having qualities that attract affection
… the hero's lovable sidekick …—Terrence Rafferty
he's the gruff but lovable grandpa—John Garrity
lovability
ˌlə-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce lovable (audio)
noun
lovableness noun
lovably
ˈlə-və-blē How to pronounce lovable (audio)
adverb

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Examples of lovable in a Sentence

He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable. she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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What was the biggest tonal challenge in writing characters who are both deeply flawed and deeply lovable? — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In the Seventies, Fifties nostalgia was just the beginning of the search for a lovable past. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Viewers outside Germany may balk at how Wortmann attempts to paint the team as lovable underdogs. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lovable was in the 14th century

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lovable

adjective
lov·​able
variants also loveable
ˈləv-ə-bəl How to pronounce lovable (audio)
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness noun
lovably
-blē How to pronounce lovable (audio)
adverb

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