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

• adorable
• darling
• dear
• disarming
• endearing
• lovesome
• precious
• sweet
• winning
• winsome

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

There's also clueless but lovable dad Leonard (Dan Bucatinsky) and some close family friends: Stan (Lohan's Mean Girls costar Tim Meadows) and Margaret (Judy Reyes) and their daughter Sophie (Ash Santos). —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

The real secret sauce, though: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as lovable best friends. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

The lovable blue heeler pup from Australia has become a household staple, winning over families with her endless imagination and heartwarming family moments. —Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

The event hosted a handful of adorable dogs from CAS, inviting visitors to the house to mingle, play, and connect with these lovable companions. —Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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