lovable
adjective
lov·able ˈlə-və-bəl 
variants or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
… the hero's lovable sidekick …—
Terrence Rafferty
Terrence Rafferty
he's the gruff but lovable grandpa—John Garrity
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Examples of lovable in a Sentence
He has a bad temper, but he's still lovable. she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Create an elite team, battle all-new bosses and rescue the lovable Sparks. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet. —Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Cloud, who played lovable and earnest drug dealer Fezco in the show’s first two seasons, died at age 25 in 2023 due to an accidental overdose. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 With Kat written out of the show, there may not be a big enough story to tell for her lovable boyfriend. —Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet. —Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Cloud, who played lovable and earnest drug dealer Fezco in the show’s first two seasons, died at age 25 in 2023 due to an accidental overdose. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 With Kat written out of the show, there may not be a big enough story to tell for her lovable boyfriend. —Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovable
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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lovable
adjective
lov·able
variants also loveable
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness noun
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