lovable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- lovability noun
- lovableness noun
- lovably adverb
- unlovable adjective
- unlovableness noun
- unlovably adverb
Etymology
Origin of lovable
First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able
Example Sentences
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A lovable knucklehead, but a knucklehead all the same.
From Literature
When presented without theatrical aspect but as a private process of the imagination, it becomes a lavishly lovable antidote to our too often accepting the world’s absurdity only as dooms-scrollable tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times
“I think she is perfect for this because she really doesn’t know what she’s doing. But I love that — that’s what going to make her so lovable.”
From Los Angeles Times
The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.
From Los Angeles Times
He could be described as a lovable loser, but he’s so much more than that.
From Los Angeles Times
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