Adorable
/əˈdɔːrəbl/
Definitions
Extremely attractive or loveable, especially small children or animals.
/əˈdɔːrəbl/
Of a person or animal, regarded as extremely attractive or loveable, especially a small child or animal.
The puppy was simply adorable.
💡 Simply: Very cute or loveable.
More Examples
Her smile was adorable and brought joy to everyone around her.
The tiny kittens were adorable.
How It's Used
"The baby was so adorable that everyone laughed."
"The little kitten curled up on the windowsill, an adorable sight."
"Adorable costumes are a huge part of this children's festival."
Idioms & expressions
adorableness
The quality or state of being adorable.
"The adorableness of the scene was hard to ignore."
adoringly
Showing or characterized by strong affection or admiration.
"He looked at her adoringly, as if she were a princess."
The word 'adorable' comes from the Latin 'adorabilis,' meaning 'worthy of adoration' or 'adorable,' which in turn stems from 'ad-' (to) and 'orare' (to pray or request). The word has been used in English since the late 17th century.
In the late 17th century, 'adorable' was primarily used to describe someone or something worthy of adoration. Over time, it evolved to mean loveable or extremely attractive, especially children and animals, as we understand it today.
Memory tip
A tiny dog or a baby could make this word come to mind, hence 'adorable'.