Meaning & use

lovable

adjective·Everyday

Having qualities that make someone or something easy to love or feel affection for.

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The lovable old dog greeted every visitor with a wagging tail.

Critics praised the film's lovable, if somewhat clumsy, main character.

A note on using this word

Also spelled 'loveable'; both forms appear in dictionaries, though 'lovable' is more common in American English.

Words with a similar meaning

adorableendearing

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Words with an opposite meaning

unlovable

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