lovable
adjective
Simple meaning
Having characteristics that attract love or affection.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
luhvuhbuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlʌvəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Having characteristics that attract love or affection
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Having characteristics that attract love or affection
Used this way, lovable is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in personal or emotional discussion and literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Lovable is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
Nearby words
- angelical , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use lovable
- “A mischievous but lovable child.”adjective
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