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lovable

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lov·a·ble also love·a·ble  (lv-bl)
adj.
Having characteristics that attract love or affection.
lova·bili·ty, lova·ble·ness n.
lova·bly adv.
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Adj.1.lovable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"
loveable
desirable - worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
amicable - characterized by friendship and good will
loving - feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances"
hateful - evoking or deserving hatred; "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"- Joseph Priestly
lovable or loveable
adjective endearing, attractive, engaging, charming, winning, pleasing, sweet, lovely, fetching (informal) delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, cuddly, amiable, adorable, winsome, likable or likeable << OPPOSITE detestable
Translations
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adj → amable, simpático
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adj → très sympathique; adorable
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adj → liebenswert
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adj → simpatico/a, carino/a; amabile


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And, as the writer of the article which started this train of thought says with lovable warmth, the sailing of yachts is a fine art.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Concerning the old carpenter who fixed the bed for the writer, I only mentioned him because he, like many of what are called very common people, became the nearest thing to what is understandable and lovable of all the grotesques in the writer's book.
Winesberg, Ohio by Anderson, Sherwood View in context
But bless us, things may be lovable that are not altogether handsome, I hope?
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