Loveable
[luhv-uh-buh l] /ˈlʌv ə bəl/
adjective
1.
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[luhv-uh-buh l] /ˈlʌv ə bəl/
adjective
1.
of such a nature as to attract ; deserving ; amiable; endearing.
/ˈlʌvəbəl/
adjective
1.
attracting or deserving affection
adj.
also loveable, mid-14c., from love (v.) + -able. Related: Lovably.
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