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lovable

[luhv-uh-buhl] / ˈlʌv ə bəl /


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American comedy icon Carol Burnett shared a clip of Curry's turn as her smarmy brother in Annie, posting on social media that "nobody could play lovable villains better than he could".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

"He was just a beautiful big man with a big personality, big sense of humour and everything about him was just lovable," she added.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Beyond making us laugh, Neill’s wit was one of those special traits that enhanced all the other aspects that made him so lovable as both an actor and a person.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Not since Cary Grant in “To Catch a Thief” has there been a more charismatic and lovable “villain,” not to mention some pretty great heists.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

But everything that had happened before paled in comparison to this because there was so much more to lose now: Flora and her round and lovable head.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo




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