lovable

or love·a·ble

[ luhv-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.

   Synonyms: affectionate, warm, tender, dear

lovable

/ ˈlʌvəbəl /

adjective

1. attracting or deserving affection

Derived Forms

• ˌlovaˈbility, noun
• ˈlovably, adverb

Other Words From

• lova·bili·ty lova·ble·ness noun
• lova·bly adverb
• un·lova·ble adjective
• un·lova·ble·ness noun
• un·lova·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of lovable¹

First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able

Example Sentences

There’s nothing more important than being lovable, even if the basis for this is being young and decently attractive.

From Los Angeles Times

He had a way of blending innocence with irony that made him the most sincere, dashing and lovable Broadway ham of his era.

From Los Angeles Times

Sure he had his faults, but to his adoring fans that just made him a lovable rascal.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking of contestants, it looks like this season is bringing another round of lovable amateur bakers, whose biographies are littered with bite-sized snippets prime for short cut-away scenes, like the midwife who grew up with seven siblings and became the family’s signature birthday cake baker, or the car mechanic who hopes to inspire his daughter to follow in his baking footsteps.

From Salon

The fifth sign, presiding over the astrological house ruling joy, passion and all things lovable, is never not a welcome presence to those with taste.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adorable
• amiable
• appealing
• charming
• cuddly
• delightful
• engaging
• fascinating
• genial
• sweet