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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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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—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
In other words, a massive leap forward in maturity from that lovable Italian plumber in overalls.
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Which of these descriptions sounds the most like delightful Scottish actor Jack Lowden, who is, perhaps, best known for playing a lovable fuckup on Slow Horses?
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The fantastic PlayStation 5 exclusive — which won Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards — has players take on the role of Astro, a lovable robot who sets off on a space adventure after his crew is lost in a sudden attack.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
In other words, a massive leap forward in maturity from that lovable Italian plumber in overalls.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Which of these descriptions sounds the most like delightful Scottish actor Jack Lowden, who is, perhaps, best known for playing a lovable fuckup on Slow Horses?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lovable
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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