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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.

lovable, loveable [ˈlʌvəbəl]
adj
attracting or deserving affection
lovability , loveability, lovableness, loveableness n
lovably , loveably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lovable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"
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 loveable
Translations
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] ADJadorable
lovable [ˈlʌvəbəl] adj [person] → attachant(e)
a lovable rogue → une sympathique fripouille
lovable
adjliebenswert
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adjadorabile, carino/a
lovable [ˈlʌvəbl] adjadorabile, carino/a


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