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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He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
With Kat written out of the show, there may not be a big enough story to tell for her lovable boyfriend.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Now that he is being overshadowed by his teammate and rising star, the very lovable Kimi Antonelli, who, at 19, represents the team’s future, there’s more reason to believe Wolff will mobilize to sign Verstappen.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
And the dogs cast for the comedic and scene-stealing role in the Boulder production are, indeed, very lovable.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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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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