LOVABLE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

lovable

adjective

ˈlə-və-bəl

variants also loveable

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 When divided by state, loveable Labrador retrievers reigned supreme, topping the list in 31 states. — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The lovable dog in Ridley Scott‘s The Dog Stars isn’t actually the star of film, despite the title. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 That felt the opposite here,as Chandler and Pierre actually have great chemistry together — with Pierre delivering most of the thoughtful answers and Chandler playing the role of the lovable crank. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable

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Adjective

Yes, otters — those adorable little scamps with nearly human faces that mostly lie on their backs at the surface, using their bellies as snack trays.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
While both schools may be well known for football, they’re also known for having an affinity for very special (and adorable) dogs.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adorable

Adjective

But for a real sense of her status, catch Radziwill talking about her dear friend Carolyn Bessette Kennedy on Watch What Happens Live!

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Everyone was mean but the woman in the book was coming off a bad breakup, so dear reader, give her a break.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of dear

Adjective

But that wasn’t the only sweet surprise the artist and businessman had in store.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Atlanta chef David Rose’s sriracha-honey barbecue ribs combine smoked baby back ribs with a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze and his 2-2-1 method for cooking tender ribs at home.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Re-loved is a more recent upcycling initiative that allows customers to return their wax jackets in exchange for a voucher.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
But the physical funeral home — the place where a loved one’s remains may be held — is not regulated by any state agency.

— Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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