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 of adorable

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

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

Tiny Tiger Stripe pumpkins would make an adorable addition to your Halloween tablescape or fall mantel. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Shortly after, the adorable mother-daughter duo killed their duet before Kehlani ran it back solo. — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Sep. 2026

His social media generally showcases his travels, his work and his adorable German short-haired pointer named Axel. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a caffeine hit, Cafe Dune is an adorable coffee bar on the ground floor offering counter service for espresso drinks, matcha, and fresh pastries. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

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