loveable

[ luhv-uh-buh l ]
/ ˈlʌv ə bəl /

adjective

lovable.

OTHER WORDS FROM loveable

un·love·a·ble, adjective un·love·a·ble·ness, noun un·love·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby loveable

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Definition for loveable (2 of 2)

lovable

or love·a·ble

[ luhv-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈlʌv ə bəl /

adjective

of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.

Origin of lovable

First recorded in 1300–50, lovable is from the Middle English word lovable, lufabille. See love, -able

SYNONYMS FOR lovable

dear, tender, warm, affectionate.

OTHER WORDS FROM lovable

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British Dictionary definitions for loveable

lovable

loveable

/ (ˈlʌvəbəl) /

adjective

attracting or deserving affection

Derived forms of lovable

lovability, loveability, lovableness or loveableness, noun lovably or loveably, adverb