lovable
adjective
lov·able
ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
the hero's lovable sidekick—
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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
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Yun Chuan — described by zoo officials as mild-mannered, gentle and lovable — is from the Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base and already has links to San Diego.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
As for the rest of the Bluey cast, here’s a closer look at the actors and actresses who bring the lovable pups to life.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
As for the rest of the Bluey cast, here’s a closer look at the actors and actresses who bring the lovable pups to life.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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lovable
adjective
lov·able
variants
also loveable
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness
noun
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