Lovable

'lʌvəbl

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Definitions

1

Inspiring or deserving of love or affection.

'lʌvəbl

adjectivepositiveBeginner
General

Worthy of being loved

The baby's giggles made her incredibly lovable.

💡 Simply: Lovable is like when you see a super cute kitten or a friend who's always happy and kind. You just wanna give them a big hug! They're lovable!

👶 For kids: If something is lovable, it means it's so cute and nice that you want to love it! Like a fluffy puppy or your best friend.

More Examples

2

He had a lovable personality and was always making people laugh.

3

Despite his flaws, he was a lovable character.

How It's Used

General Usage

"The puppy's playful antics made him instantly lovable."

Relationships

"Her kind heart and generous nature made her very lovable."

From Middle English *lovable, equivalent to love + -able. The suffix -able indicates the capacity or worthiness of being loved.

Used since the 14th century, the word's usage has remained consistent, referring to qualities that elicit affection.

Memory tip

Think of someone or something you instantly want to hug and cuddle; they are lovable.

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