lovable
adjective
lov·able
ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
the hero's lovable sidekick—
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Terrence Raffertyhe's the gruff but lovable grandpa—John Garrity
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He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Last fall’s Detroit Tigers proved to be lovable underdogs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Much of the world soon knew Foreman as both a lovable friend and a ferocious fighter.
—Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
Both shows also feature friendly and loveable characters some kids might even consider their best friends.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
That switcheroo, plus the sheer comedy of seeing these lovable Guidos deliver the news with exaggerated gravity, makes this exit line extra fresh.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Much of the world soon knew Foreman as both a lovable friend and a ferocious fighter.
—Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
Both shows also feature friendly and loveable characters some kids might even consider their best friends.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
That switcheroo, plus the sheer comedy of seeing these lovable Guidos deliver the news with exaggerated gravity, makes this exit line extra fresh.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lovable
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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lovable
adjective
lov·able
variants
also loveable
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness
noun
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