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
Recent Examples on the Web
But what Lukas’ Nick sees in McCrimmon’s Fanny — a bright, lovable, hilariously original woman — redounds to his credit.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Narrating the captivating story of Frozen is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Prior to the Prime Video series, the actor portrayed the lovable Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina’s (Kiernan Shipka) cousin, in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
How to adopt: Interested adopters can meet lovable Ludwig at AHS’ new Papago Park Campus.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
The film, which opens Friday, follows lovable panda Po, voiced by the returning Jack Black, as he’s tasked with appointing a successor to his esteemed role as the Dragon Warrior.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Directed by Shelley Butler, the humorous play centers on a college student who depends on his four lovable grandparents amid his struggle to stay sober after rehab.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Occasionally this has its benefits, as in 1793, when lusting after a lovable rogue (Barnard) can take her mind off crawling around in subservience as the wife of a gluttonous aristocrat (Nick Frost).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
Nations, the least lovable genre of intangible heritage, regularly bicker over I.C.H. Iran and Azerbaijan have feuded over polo.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Narrating the captivating story of Frozen is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Prior to the Prime Video series, the actor portrayed the lovable Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina’s (Kiernan Shipka) cousin, in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
How to adopt: Interested adopters can meet lovable Ludwig at AHS’ new Papago Park Campus.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
The film, which opens Friday, follows lovable panda Po, voiced by the returning Jack Black, as he’s tasked with appointing a successor to his esteemed role as the Dragon Warrior.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Directed by Shelley Butler, the humorous play centers on a college student who depends on his four lovable grandparents amid his struggle to stay sober after rehab.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Occasionally this has its benefits, as in 1793, when lusting after a lovable rogue (Barnard) can take her mind off crawling around in subservience as the wife of a gluttonous aristocrat (Nick Frost).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
Nations, the least lovable genre of intangible heritage, regularly bicker over I.C.H. Iran and Azerbaijan have feuded over polo.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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