lovable

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlʌvəbəl/
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Adjective

lovable (comparative more lovable, superlative most lovable)

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

Translations

Middle English

Etymology 1

From loven (to love) +‎ -able.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /luˈvaːblə/, /luˈvaːbəl/

Adjective

lovable

  1. Lovable (deserving love)
    Synonym: lovesom
  2. Friendly, affectionate (providing love)
    Synonyms: lovely, lovesom
Descendants
  • English: lovable, loveable
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Etymology 2

From loven (to praise) +‎ -able.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɔːˈvaːblə/, /lɔːˈvaːbəl/
  • (influenced by Etymology 1) IPA(key): /luˈvaːblə/, /luˈvaːbəl/

Adjective

lovable

  1. praiseworthy, commendable, excellent
  2. nonharmful, healthful
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