adorable

adjective

ə-ˈdȯr-ə-bəl How to pronounce adorable (audio)
Definition of adorablenext
as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage

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Recent Examples of adorable The two sides can also be snapped together to form a small top handle that’s adorable for nighttime events. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Preternaturally poised and absolutely adorable, Arlo seems genetically engineered to fit into Peter’s chaotic life and thrive. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 And the adorable potato salad of tiny red, yellow and purple tubers gets enrobed whole in a mayonnaise dressing. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 And as the movie’s premiere draws nearer, Universal Pictures has shared an adorable video of the cast that Ariana Grande crashed. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
  1. sweet
  2. dear
  3. beautiful
  4. precious
  5. lovely
  6. loved
  7. lovable
  8. darling
Adjective
  • Usually about the size of a large grapefruit, sweet pie pumpkins have thick walls.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The horchata latte on Amistad’s regular menu is sweet, creamy and a little spiced.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • But at the end of the day, Republicans paid a very dear price.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters see Van Hollen as someone who's willing to speak to the issues progressives hold most dear.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • After Pittsburgh failed to score during nearly 4½ straight minutes of power-play time early in the second, Gauthier beat Silovs with a beautiful no-look shot for his first goal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Like Voto, the jeweler is about giving new life to a precious past.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gold smuggled out of conflict zones, Russia or African countries accounted for 42% of the UAE's total imports of the precious metal in 2024, the report says.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hall died Tuesday in Dallas surrounded by her loved ones, her family announced Wednesday in a statement.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • JoBe Cerny, the voice behind the lovable Pillsbury Doughboy ads, died at the age of 78.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Meyer first appeared alongside Alicia Silverstone in the 1995 comedy classic as lovable stoner Travis.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovable
Adjective
  • In the center is Santa's workshop, where a dizzying array of toys loops through, around, and above the darling little building.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of darling

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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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