lovable
adjective
lov·able
ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
the hero's lovable sidekick—
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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
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Still, Collum joins this lovable band of misfits realizing there’s too much at stake, and their fight has just begun.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 June 2024
Murphy, who has voiced the lovable, comedic character of Donkey since 2001, teased the project in June 2024 — despite DreamWorks Animation not officially announcing the film.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
While having a pet is reasonably more affordable than having a child, these lovable furry friends actually serve as a great catalyst for financial health.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
Audrey in Little Shop is this very ditzy, lovable character who’s been dealt a bad hand, but remains pretty hopeful.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 June 2024
Murphy, who has voiced the lovable, comedic character of Donkey since 2001, teased the project in June 2024 — despite DreamWorks Animation not officially announcing the film.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
While having a pet is reasonably more affordable than having a child, these lovable furry friends actually serve as a great catalyst for financial health.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
Audrey in Little Shop is this very ditzy, lovable character who’s been dealt a bad hand, but remains pretty hopeful.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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lovable
adjective
lov·able
variants
also loveable
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness
noun
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