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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Family Matters–part of the legendary TGIF family programming lineup from the 90s–showed how a lovable, hard-working family has to work even harder to find their place in a world of misadventures.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
In Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina, everything is at stake – our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024
Also approaching Qixi with lovable characters is Loro Piana.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Aug. 2024
By Veronica Cristino Celebrity Style This Is Your New Transitional Staple, According to Kylie Jenner, Katie Holmes, and Blake Lively
By Alice Newbold
Remember when Tom Cruise was a lovable young comedic leading man?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
In Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina, everything is at stake – our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024
Also approaching Qixi with lovable characters is Loro Piana.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Aug. 2024
By Veronica Cristino Celebrity Style This Is Your New Transitional Staple, According to Kylie Jenner, Katie Holmes, and Blake Lively
By Alice Newbold
Remember when Tom Cruise was a lovable young comedic leading man?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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