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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For all of the film’s expository merit, for all of the care and efficiency Hughes exhibited in creating such wonderful and instantly lovable women, “Pretty in Pink” flubs the landing.
From Salon
Representing Gomez’s children, they evoke something closer to a parent’s reality: lovable kids, grungy and soiled.
From Los Angeles Times
Together they make up a perfectly valid alternate list, one that captures the glamour and romance of L.A. — as well as its lovable plasticity — just as well.
From Los Angeles Times
Fans of Gavin and Stacey now have the rare chance to not only see, but to own an important piece of the show's history as Rob Brydon's lovable character's home is up for sale.
From BBC
Writing on Instagram, Swift described Norton as an "insanely charismatic and lovable host", adding that she felt "ridiculously lucky" to have been paired with the other guests that night.
From BBC
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