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adorable

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a·dor·a·ble  (-dôr-bl, -dr-)
adj.
1. Delightful, lovable, and charming: an adorable set of twins.
2. Worthy of adoration.
a·dora·bili·ty, a·dora·ble·ness n.
a·dora·bly adv.
adorable
Adjective
very attractive; lovable
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.adorable - lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
endearing, lovely
lovable, loveable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"
adorable
adjective lovable, pleasing, appealing, dear, sweet, attractive, charming, precious, darling, fetching, delightful, cute, captivating, cutesy (informal), chiefly U.S. << OPPOSITE hateful
Translations
adorable [əˈdɔːrəbl] adj → adorable
adorable [əˈdɔːrəbl] adj → entzückend


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And after that, the bridesmaids begin to come by rail- road from various parts of the country, and to come like adorable recruits enlisted by a sergeant not present; for, on arriving at the Veneering depot, they are in a barrack of strangers.
Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles View in context
Impelled by the combination of Misfortunes under which I laboured, namely Fear, Cold and Hunger I hesitated not to ask admittance which at length I have gained; and now my Adorable Laura (continued he taking my Hand) when may I hope to receive that reward of all the painfull sufferings I have undergone during the course of my attachment to you, to which I have ever aspired.
Love and Friendship by Austen, Jane View in context
It is, indeed, adorable Julia, and it is also a strong THING.
Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
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