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 Cristin Milioti was in her sweet spot as lovable mess Hazel, who left college a decade ago to marry tech titan Byron Gogol (Billy Magnussen), a control-freak inventor whose toxic quirks evoke many real-world counterparts. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lovable

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Adjective

Heading Straight To The Store A shopping trip is certainly the easiest part of a home project, especially with so many adorable storage organizers on the market.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
While your pup is adorable, vet visits, grooming, dog food, toys and other everyday costs can add up quickly.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorable

Adjective

Bunny uses his personal history with the Matron of Bridget’s nursing home, played by Aisling O’Sullivan (Raw, The Clinic), to pull in a favour — a favour that will cost him dear.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Giants tend to always stand a bit apart, but in true Palestinian style, Sliman had a few dear friends who shared in his times of ease and his laughter.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dear

Adjective

And while the museum is sweet, with tours in English several times a day, people also love coming here for entry to the cove itself.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
No details about the funeral service have yet been released, though TMZ reported that her family is planning a small ceremony in Nashville for her closest family and loved ones.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

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