LOVEABLE 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 Between his boisterous laugh and reputation for being a fountain of whimsy, Lou Wilson is Dropout’s most lovable staple. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Peppa Pig is all about bringing relatable childhood milestones to the screen through lovable characters and fun, adorable episodes. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026 After a final bow with her dancers, once the lights had already come up, Karol reminded the audience of the silly, lovable person underneath the superstar sheen with one last move. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 Season 1 was well received, capturing the spirit of Keyes’ book series about the chaotic, dysfunctional, but lovable Dublin family, and meshing comedic moments with serious drama. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable

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That’s when Wormie World, an art scavenger hunt featuring hundreds of adorable ceramic worms, will host its third annual free urban art hunt throughout the city’s central neighborhoods.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Today’s recipe More adorable than spooky, these Halloween treats are nothing more than homemade marshmallows, using just a handful of ingredients.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorable

Adjective

And captured the juiciness of ripe strawberries, snapping the fruit into sweet focus in a pint of strawberry and passion fruit ice cream.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Also milder, sweeter and less earthy than red beets, so make sure the red beet-haters give them a taste.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

— Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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