lovable

adjective

ˈlə-və-bəl How to pronounce lovable (audio)
variants also loveable
Definition of lovablenext
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind

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Recent Examples of lovable The lovable dog in Ridley Scott‘s The Dog Stars isn’t actually the star of film, despite the title. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 That felt the opposite here,as Chandler and Pierre actually have great chemistry together — with Pierre delivering most of the thoughtful answers and Chandler playing the role of the lovable crank. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 The American Emmy Award-winning actor came to fame playing the lovable libertarian Ron Swanson on the popular sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–15). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
  1. adorable
  2. dear
  3. sweet
  4. loved
Adjective
  • Yes, otters — those adorable little scamps with nearly human faces that mostly lie on their backs at the surface, using their bellies as snack trays.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While both schools may be well known for football, they’re also known for having an affinity for very special (and adorable) dogs.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Javier, Marion, Anna, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and our dear heroine Pippa Kelly all possess a true magic which has transformed our epic.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Dolly Parton’s dearest family and friends gathered for a private Nashville funeral, laying the beloved musician to rest, her niece confirmed in an Instagram post.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • The rich chocolate and salty sweet bacon combo as well as the fluffy peanut butter mousse is what sets this dish apart from other s’mores.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce caught a pass from rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, then had a sweet cutback move that made Seattle cornerback Trevon Diggs miss.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An environmental consultant, Sorensen, 60, was deeply spiritual — conscious of and connected to the Earth, and her loved ones, in many ways.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved

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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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