lovable

[luhv-uh-buhl] Origin

lov·a·ble

[luhv-uh-buhl]
adjective
of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
Also, loveable.


Origin:
1300–50; Middle English lovable, lufabille. See love, -able

lov·a·bil·i·ty, lov·a·ble·ness, noun
lov·a·bly, adverb
un·lov·a·ble, adjective
un·lov·a·ble·ness, noun
un·lov·a·b·ly, adverb


dear, tender, warm, affectionate.

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lovable or loveable (ˈlʌvəbəl)
 
adj
attracting or deserving affection
 
loveable or loveable
 
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lova'bility or loveable
 
n
 
lovea'bility or loveable
 
n
 
'lovableness or loveable
 
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'loveableness or loveable
 
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'lovably or loveable
 
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'loveably or loveable
 
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lovable
also loveable, mid-14c., from love + -able.
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