adorable

adjective

ador·​able ə-ˈdȯr-ə-bəl 

1

: extremely charming or appealing

an adorable child

an adorable cottage

2

: worthy of adoration or veneration

adorability

ə-ˌdȯr-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

adorableness

ə-ˈdȯr-ə-bəl-nəs 

noun

adorably

ə-ˈdȯr-ə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• darling
• dear
• disarming
• endearing
• lovable
• loveable
• lovesome
• precious
• sweet
• winning
• winsome

Examples of adorable in a Sentence

They live in an adorable little cottage.

what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet

Recent Examples on the Web

On Monday, April 22, the Good American co-founder, 39, shared an adorable photo of her daughter True, 6, and 20-month-old son Tatum on her Instagram Stories while referencing their cute outfits. —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024

Speaking of adorable, how great was that glimpse of McGee laughing at Parker and Torres horsing around in the final scene? —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024

Kate Middleton and Prince William shared an adorable new portrait of Prince Louis on his sixth birthday. —Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024

Wishing a very happy and fun birthday to the adorable Prince Louis! —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024

But even the simplest of tasks is made uniquely adorable by the cast of puppy friends (all with delightful dog names like Socks, Muffin, Stripe, or Frisky). —Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024

Instagram is floating around there, too, but that’s more for just keeping up with friends and mindlessly scrolling through adorable dog videos. —David Pierce, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2024

Keep your mini-succulents healthy and looking adorable with these indoor gardening tips. —Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024

It can be used as a splash pad, sprinkler, or shallow wading pool for little kids and has an adorable letter and animal print that gives it an educational twist. —Laura Lu, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "worthy of veneration," going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin adōrābilis, from adōrāre "to venerate, adore" + -bilis "capable (of acting or being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

adorable

adjective

ador·​able ə-ˈdōr-ə-bəl 

-ˈdȯr-

1

: deserving to be adored

2

: charming, lovely

an adorable child

adorableness noun

adorably

-blē 

adverb