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

After weeks of voting and several adorable contenders in our Cutest Dog in Fort Worth contest, one pup stood out among the rest. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025

In an adorable scene shot in G Flip’s studio, the couple canoodle, sip white wine, and preview a track off the singer-songwriter’s new album Dream Ride. —Samantha Allen, Them., 3 Nov. 2025

There’s even an adorable butter stick ornament included behind one of the doors, adding an extra touch of holiday cheer. —Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025

Cosmetics These adorable lip balm duos clock in at just $9 for two full sizes, and come in a variety of delicious flavors ranging from fruity (Mango & Watermelon) to festive (think Peppermint Mocha vibes). —Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 3 Nov. 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