lovable

adjective

ˈlə-və-bəl How to pronounce lovable (audio)
variants also loveable
Definition of lovablenext
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 Following the major season four finale death of Rudy Pankow‘s erratic-yet-lovable JJ Maybank, the crew at the heart of Netflix‘s teen treasure hunt series is setting out on one final adventure to avenge their best friend. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Plus the eternally lovable Muppets including Kermit and Miss Piggy, the viral dance troupe Ghetto Kids from Kampala, Uganda, who danced with Shakira, and children from Staten Island's PS22 Chorus, who closed out the show singing with Martin. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 July 2026 On the other hand, the perfect quarterback is not as lovable as Baker Mayfield. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 She’s surrounded by distinctive, lovable yet deeply flawed characters. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
  1. adorable
  2. dear
  3. sweet
  4. loved
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
  • 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
  • Four years have passed in joyful ways— Wouldst stay those old times dear?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 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
  • This feeling also ripples throughout the community, casting a shadow on fellow classmates, family and loved ones.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Though the teens have been identified by families and loved ones as those in the Grand Junction community share memories and rally around those left behind.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved

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