lovable
adjective
lov·able
ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
… the hero's lovable sidekick …—
Terrence Rafferty
Terrence Raffertyhe's the gruff but lovable grandpa—John Garrity
John GarrityExamples 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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Perry was best known for playing lovable wisecracker Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, and also starred in films like Fools Rush In and 17 Again.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
How could anyone ever be expected to pick between a charming Viscount Lord of the Manor and a lovable mysterious Irish rogue?
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The lovable duo from the smash Netflix movie will join the parade as a balloon and a balloonicle.
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—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
How could anyone ever be expected to pick between a charming Viscount Lord of the Manor and a lovable mysterious Irish rogue?
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The lovable duo from the smash Netflix movie will join the parade as a balloon and a balloonicle.
—Gavon Laessig, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
Lego Marvel Dancing Groot The buildable 459-piece interactive playset features the lovable Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, in a flower pot with storage for his headphones, sunglasses, and extra leaves.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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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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