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

• sweet
• dear
• beautiful
• precious
• lovely
• loved
• charming
• darling
• lovable

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

That’s adorable, and also my fav part of the dance! —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

The adorable video has delighted internet users, and it’s gone viral with over 375,500 views and more than 72,000 likes at the time of writing. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

The show is directed and choreographed by Joey Dippel and features a cast of 26 actors and one adorable pup. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025

Give your entryway a Thanksgiving refresh with adorable decor that adds instant curb appeal without breaking the bank before the holidays. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for adorable

• horrible
• storable
• deplorable

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