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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Most feature soft, lovable animals with charming smiles to engage your baby.
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Puss in Boots from Shrek 2 (2004) and beyond
This lovable, swashbuckling cat originated centuries ago in literature, but he has been popularized in recent years thanks to the Shrek franchise.
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Those of us who grew up watching movies with lovable misfit underdogs, like Cool Runnings or The Mighty Ducks might get a kick out of this Thai film streaming on Netflix.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Charles is a lonely but immensely lovable oddball who wears interesting sweaters and listens to McGwyer Mortimer records while reflecting on what life was like when his wife was alive.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Puss in Boots from Shrek 2 (2004) and beyond
This lovable, swashbuckling cat originated centuries ago in literature, but he has been popularized in recent years thanks to the Shrek franchise.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Those of us who grew up watching movies with lovable misfit underdogs, like Cool Runnings or The Mighty Ducks might get a kick out of this Thai film streaming on Netflix.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Charles is a lonely but immensely lovable oddball who wears interesting sweaters and listens to McGwyer Mortimer records while reflecting on what life was like when his wife was alive.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 24 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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