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LOVEABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does loveable mean?
• LOVEABLE (adjective)
The adjective LOVEABLE has 1 sense:
1. having characteristics that attract love or affection
Familiarity information: LOVEABLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having characteristics that attract love or affection
Synonyms:
lovable; loveable
Context example:
a mischievous but lovable child
Similar:
adorable; endearing; lovely (lovable especially in a childlike or naive way)
angelic; angelical; cherubic; seraphic; sweet (having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub)
cuddlesome; cuddly (inviting cuddling or hugging)
Also:
desirable (worth having or seeking or achieving)
amicable (characterized by friendship and good will)
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
Derivation:
love (have a great affection or liking for)
love (be enamored or in love with)
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