lovable

adjective

lov·​able ˈlə-və-bəl 

variants or less commonly loveable

: having qualities that attract affection

the hero's lovable sidekick

—Terrence Rafferty

he's the gruff but lovable grandpa

—John Garrity

lovability

ˌlə-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

lovableness noun

lovably

ˈlə-və-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• sweet
• loved
• beautiful
• adorable
• precious
• lovely

Examples of lovable in a Sentence

He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.

she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind

Recent Examples on the Web

LeBlanc made Joey Tribbiani unforgettable — combining goofy charm, endless antics and a lovable cluelessness that kept fans laughing for 10 seasons. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

Earlier, Mary Tyler Moore had become a household name playing the lovable, happily married Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

The reality is that, for most intents and purposes, these lovable boxes did their jobs well—if slowly. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025

Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lovable

• loveable
• unlovable

Kids Definition

lovable

adjective

lov·​able

variants also loveable

ˈləv-ə-bəl 

: having qualities that tend to make one loved

lovableness noun

lovably

-blē 

adverb