lovable

adjective

lov·​able ˈlə-və-bəl 

variants or less commonly loveable

: having qualities that attract affection

the hero's lovable sidekick

—Terrence Rafferty

he's the gruff but lovable grandpa

—John Garrity

lovability

ˌlə-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

lovableness noun

lovably

ˈlə-və-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• adorable
• darling
• dear
• disarming
• endearing
• lovesome
• precious
• sweet
• winning
• winsome

Examples of lovable in a Sentence

He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable.

she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind

Recent Examples on the Web

Angle was able to alter between arrogant heel and lovable goofball almost on a whim. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

These cookies take the always lovable snickerdoodle base and elevate it by adding a crunchy texture and a unique almond flavor. —Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024

The same held true the following season, when Everything Everywhere All at Once cruised to victory on the back of its own lovable family. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2024

Now, new research has shed more light on just how devastating this lovable little creature can be. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lovable

adjective

lov·​able

variants also loveable

ˈləv-ə-bəl 

: having qualities that tend to make one loved

lovableness noun

lovably

-blē 

adverb