adj Uncommon

lovable

LUH-vuh-buhl

Lovable (adj) means Easy to love; endearing or adorable. Example: “Their new puppy is completely lovable.”

adj

Easy to love; endearing or adorable.

"Their new puppy is completely lovable."

"He has a lovable, goofy sense of humor."

How to use lovable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEasy to feel affection for; sweet and endearing.

Common pairings

a lovable character lovable rogue

more lovable comparative, lovabler comparative, most lovable superlative, lovablest superlative

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Their new puppy is completely _____.

From love plus the suffix -able, "capable of being loved."

loveable

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What does “lovable” mean?

The word “lovable” means easy to love; endearing or adorable. In plain terms, easy to feel affection for; sweet and endearing.

How do you pronounce “lovable”?

“Lovable” is pronounced LUH-vuh-buhl (/ˈlʌvəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “lovable” in a sentence?

Here is “lovable” used in a sentence: “Their new puppy is completely lovable.”

What part of speech is “lovable”?

“Lovable” is an adjective.

Is “lovable” a common word?

“Lovable” is an uncommon word in modern English.