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

Over the years, everyone from her brothers Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo to her parents have shared glimpses into their adorable bond with their youngest family member. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 10 July 2025

This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 10 July 2025

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Grand Patio 3-Piece Bistro Set Add an unexpected pop of color to your patio or porch with this adorable three-piece bistro set. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 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