English Explanatory Dictionary

lovable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌvəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lovable.wav

Word forms

lovable more lovable lovabler most lovable lovablest loveable

Etymology

From Middle English lovable, loveable, luffeabill, lufabul, equivalent to love + -able.

Derived words

lovableness lovably unlovable
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