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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What you will find are the lovable supporting actors of the meat world: skirt steak, pork riblets, chuck roast, spicy sausage, the occasional coil of chorizo.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

For the full backstory of the lovable parent-child duo, watch “The Mandalorian” Seasons 1 and 2, then “The Book of Boba Fett” Episodes 5 through 7 and finish up with “The Mandalorian” Season 3.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jo fostered Baxter from Spaniel Aid in March 2024 and said he was the "most loving, lovable and happy dog... a real character".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

A lovable knucklehead, but a knucklehead all the same.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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