lovable
adjective
lov·able
ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
the hero's lovable sidekick—
Terrence Rafferty
Terrence Raffertyhe's the gruff but lovable grandpa—John Garrity
John GarrityExamples of lovable in a Sentence
He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Rufus’ story: Looking for a big, lovable pup to join your family?
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
The Shaun of the Dead actor, 53, has been cast as the disheveled, lovable gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation, less than three years after Robbie Coltrane — who originally played the character in the film series — died at age 72.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 June 2025
Taylor Swift has a new best friend, Majesty Williams, and Swifties are raising funds for the lovable 7-year-old as well as other children the Eras Tour singer met during a recent hospital visit in Florida.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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