ador·able
ə-ˈdȯr-ə-bəl 
1
: extremely charming or appealing
an adorable child
an adorable cottage
2
: worthy of adoration or veneration
Synonyms of adorable
Examples of adorable in a Sentence
Adjective
They live in an adorable little cottage.
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet
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Now in my 30s, the lifestyle retailer is still one of my go-tos for stretchy leggings, supportive sports bras, adorable (and affordable) accessories, and cozy matching sets that make for the perfect airport uniform.
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Adjective
Don't lose a single adorable pound.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In Foster the Snowman, a couple without kids take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman whose whole magical life will play out in just 72 hours.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Now in my 30s, the lifestyle retailer is still one of my go-tos for stretchy leggings, supportive sports bras, adorable (and affordable) accessories, and cozy matching sets that make for the perfect airport uniform.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
This has led some larvae lovers to push for a rebrand, such as reframing larvae as adorable newborn flies, wee walruses, or maggies.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adorable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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adorable
adjective
ador·able
ə-ˈdōr-ə-bəl
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adorableness
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