How to Use lovable in a Sentence

lovable

adjective
  • He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.
  • One of the most lovable things about sports are the debates.
    C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The 13-year-old has something unique about him, and with his lovable pals, takes on the evil Weaver.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • From his dance moves in the end zone to the sweet bond with his brother, here are some of the most lovable things about the NFL star.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Michelle Puidokas said her son was lovable and had a good sense of humor.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The clip of the lovable couple quickly gained traction on the video-sharing app.
    Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
  • It’s this real beauty and love, the lovely and lovable.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The lovable Steamer lasted only two more seasons in the big leagues.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The students on the show are lovable, talented and funny.
    Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023
  • As a result, much of the internet seems to have decided that the Chiefs tight end’s vibe is akin to that of a lovable, textable dog.
    Vulture, 22 Nov. 2023
  • In the Hulu series The Bear, the chef and restaurateur plays a lovable restaurant handyman.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 June 2023
  • Braugher portrayed the strict but lovable Capt. Ray Holt for the show’s entire eight-season run.
    Ariana Brockington, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Adam DiMarco, who played the lovable—and clueless—Albie on the show.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Most lovable of all is Chad, Madolyn’s son and the company’s director of sales.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2023
  • Their father was a lovable guy with a big heart who would help out anybody and, as a result, lost his business.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Texas offers great beaches, lovable small towns, and lots of great outdoor spaces in which to pitch a tent under the stars.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2023
  • Amid all the chaos, every character is lovable in their own way and so very, very funny.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The list of Irish saints is past counting; but in it all no other figure is so human, friendly, and lovable as St. Patrick.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Full of lovable characters and plenty of pluck, this story will be a hit with mystery lovers.
    USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The result is a rosy-orange, sunset-hued drink that’s lovable by negroni fans and skeptics alike.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Pampering at home Back home, your lovable ball-of-fur can subscribe to Bark Box, which sends a monthly box of two toys, two bags of treats and one chew.
    Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Even in something like The Lego Movie, Pratt's voice helps establish the franchise's new main character in the archetype of a goofy, lovable loser.
    Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Balloons were everywhere, reds and greens splashed on yellows and blues and the lovable old place became a human easel.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2023
  • Le described her son as a great kid who is caring, lovable and brings joy and laughter and fun to everybody.
    Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2022
  • But the rift over its origin is the only point of conflict surrounding this wholly lovable dessert.
    Lauren Joseph, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2023
  • That doesn’t mean that the other two were any less wonderful or less important or any less lovable.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The characters are broad but lovable and eager to learn from one another.
    Time, 29 Sep. 2022
  • But besides their physical traits, these pups are extremely smart and lovable — great for any kind of home.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The silly, lovable heroines at the heart of this satire are mostly paired up anyway—but what's to stop them from hunting for husband number two?
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Heck, even that list of names falls short of every lovable character the series has introduced.
    Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 27 July 2022

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