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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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Pasha’s brave, perhaps a bit naïve or innocent, and certainly lovable – and in the Russia of 2025 there is no place for such a person.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
When the weather permits, the lovable chipmunks Chip 'n' Dale lead a free-to-attend Campfire Sing-A-Long with s'mores and an outdoor movie.
—Carlye Wisel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The rest of the beauty comes from the ocean’s adorable creatures, which are enthusiastically studied by a group of lovable coral nerds with an infectious passion.
—Tomris Laffly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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