lovable

adjective

lov·​able ˈlə-və-bəl How to pronounce lovable (audio)
variants or less commonly loveable
: having qualities that attract affection
the hero's lovable sidekickTerrence Rafferty
he's the gruff but lovable grandpaJohn Garrity
lovability noun
lovableness noun
lovably adverb

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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This simultaneously funny and profound musical spins around a teenage girl (the lovable Carolee Carmello) suffering from a rare genetic disease that makes her age five times faster than normal. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 The book features lovable characters from the hit TV show, such as Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Pam Beesly, Jim Halpert, Andy Bernard, Stanley Hudson, even Toby Flenderson and others. Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 The bar where everybody knows your name is where the action happens in this award-winning sitcom about a former Red Sox player (Ted Danson) and the lovable employees and patrons who treat his bar like a second home. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 The lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lovable 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lovable was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near lovable

Cite this Entry

“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lovable

adjective
lov·​able
variants also loveable
: having qualities that tend to make one loved
lovableness noun
lovably adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on lovable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!