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 Her incompatibility is expertly and efficiently illustrated in an immediate fallout with Gordon’s brash but lovable brother, Heavy (Justin Rosniak), who Ash gets along with swimmingly. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 It was set among criminal types in Chicago rather than London, but with similarly lovable/hateful characters presented in a similarly sardonic mode. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The lovable Pumpkin was nominated by her adopted owner, Chris Seelbach, who also happens to be president and CEO of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Cincinnati. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 McDorman, 40, returns as lovable lifeguard Raymond, mermaid Aquamarine’s romantic interest in the original coming-of-age film. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable

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Adjective

No, multiple academics have attempted to decipher the meaning behind the mightily adorable meow of the domestic house cat.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The adorable interaction highlights how simple enrichment activities can capture an animal's attention while supporting their overall welfare.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 9 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

Closer by in Amenia, pop into Tent to be tempted by ceramics and rugs, and get midday pastries at Peggy’s, a sweet little bakery in the center of town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory-spicy balance.

— Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

The Los Angeles Police Department offered its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of those who died during the crash.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
How eBay’s pre-loved runway works Rather than debut a brand-new collection, eBay built the Endless Runway around designer pieces already in circulation.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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