Meaning & use
lovable
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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