lovable

[US]/'lʌvəb(ə)l/
[UK]/ˈlʌvəbəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. adorable, charming

Example Sentences

Teddy bears are lovable toys.

He is a mischievous but lovable boy.

he wasn't lovable, he was monstrous and violent.

Enthusiastic football fans are lovable, while those whose passion is out of control are hateable.

When it is gently lovable, a yeanling snuggles up to likely in yours bosom, acts like a spoiled brat to you, plays together with you.

a lovable character in a movie

a lovable cartoon character

a lovable family member

a lovable stuffed animal

a lovable romantic comedy

Real-world Examples

You're something far nicer; a lovable fool.

Source: The school of life

How very lovable her face was to him.

Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles (abridged version)

Yeah, that's what makes him lovable.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

Did I mention I have four very lovable kids? -Really?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

By a big lovable dopey looking magical creature named Totoro.

Source: Anime news

The most lovable and hateful thing in him is his punctuality.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Children love looking at these lovable birds in zoos and aquariums.

Source: World Holidays

He had loads of friends. He was a bit of a lovable rogue.

Source: BBC Listening June 2019 Compilation

The lovable Lab has ruled as America's top dog longer than any other.

Source: VOA Special Collection March 2018

Her own little Beau was the best behaved and most lovable child in Atlanta.

Source: Gone with the Wind

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