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 Anthropologie is also releasing adorable Swirl Juice Glasses, which feature a Halloween icon with a striped design on each glass. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 This adorable, flowy dress is made for casual summer days out. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 This week, kids will see adorable dance moves from Hello Kitty and JJ, and learn some important lessons about caring for the Earth. — Parents, 3 July 2026 Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 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
  • But even if you’re tempted to drown your chicken in the sweet and savory cranberry barbecue sauce, try to hold a little back.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • For the grand opening in Eagle the store offered sweet cream, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, wild berry and frozen lemonade.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • My dear friend Valerie Chu, who’s one of our writers, is being recognized.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • So, dear reader, what if the elusive Lady Whistledown herself had observed the frenzy surrounding the wedding of the season?
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Founded in 2000, APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) is one of the largest online retailers of precious metals in the United States and the world.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Argentina fans certainly owned the pre-game festivities, with the white-and-sky-blue jerseys dominating the parking lots, concession booths and precious corners of shade outside Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.
    — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • The acoustics are much changed, but audiences probably will notice the improved seating and lovely lighting even more.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • That’s a lovely, melancholy sentiment Star City uses to deliver a season-best episode full of character moments that feel properly FAM.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Someone shoots themselves — not once, but three times in the face — and then this same sturdy character somehow has a long make-out session with a loved one.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The freebie comes after Swift and Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3 in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes and business moguls.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Go on an adventure with the lovable teddy bear in a sensory-friendly environment where lights will be on, volume is lowered and talking or walking is allowed during the movie.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • As Hollis’s Type A college bestie and sardonic childhood soul mate, respectively, Regina Hall and Chloë Sevigny make prickly women lovable.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of lovable
Adjective
  • Take a look at the rest of our picks for more darling dresses for summer, all from Amazon.
    — Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Linen-blend Beach Pants are tailor-made for the season with their darling blue gingham pattern and relaxed fit.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Definition of darling

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