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Definitions

lovable

[luhv-uh-buhl] / ˈlʌv ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
very likable; endearing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adorable amiable appealing charming cuddly delightful engaging fascinating genial sweet
WEAK
agreeable alluring angelic attractive bewitching captivating desirable enchanting enthralling entrancing fetching friendly kawaii lovely lovesome pleasing ravishing seductive winning winsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring despicable hateful irritable mean repulsive unfriendly unhappy unpleasant
WEAK
hateable unendearing

Example Sentences

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The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

He could be described as a lovable loser, but he’s so much more than that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

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 • Feb. 28, 2026

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 • Feb. 9, 2026

“He was an exceedingly lovable man. He was extremely handsome, too. Not that one’s appearance matters greatly, but he was. He had terribly penetrating eyes, for a man who was intransically kind.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger