LOVABLE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

lovable

adjective

ˈlə-və-bəl

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Definition of lovable

as in adorable

having qualities that tend to make one loved she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind

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Recent Examples of lovable The American Emmy Award-winning actor came to fame playing the lovable libertarian Ron Swanson on the popular sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–15). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 Like a scary transformation in a horror movie, the lovable beaver has morphed into a snarling predator. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The two actors have great chemistry and are goofy and lovable. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 New York Daily News readers were introduced to Harold Gray’s Annie, the feisty yet lovable preteen girl with no mother or father. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable

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Adjective

No duh — the stars happen to be adorable puppies, and the stories sound a constant theme, that good things come in small packages, a foolproof rallying cry that fills the hearts of its target audience.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
This mode is also another chance to reinterpret Marvel through an anime lens, this time turning the mighty combatants into adorable, chibi versions of themselves.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorable

Adjective

But don’t worry, dear reader, Coughlan will not disappear completely from the popular Netflix series, set to be released next year.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
On New Year’s Day, a dear friend — fellow comic and hospitality giant Danny Benavente (Dead Flamingo) — unexpectedly died at age 42 while in Greece.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dear

Adjective

Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
The post featured several sweet moments, including one of her placing a veil on her daughter’s head.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Kennedy says that this shift in tone didn’t stem from her personal feelings but from the whistleblowers and the families who lost loved ones.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The rest of the photos showed Elizabeth side-by-side with her loved ones, including a silly photo of Elizabeth and Collins in a pool.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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