lovable

/ˈlʌvəbəl/

/ˈlʌvəbəl/

Other forms: lovably

Someone lovable is very easy to love. Kittens and puppies, cute fictional characters, and sweet-faced stuffed animals all tend to be lovable. Clowns? Not so much.

People who are kind and generous to others are also lovable, because they deserve love in return for giving it to others. The adjective lovable comes from love, which has the Old English root lufu, "love, affection, or friendliness."

Definitions of lovable

1. adjective

   having characteristics that attract love or affection
   “a mischievous but lovable child”

   synonyms: loveable

   desirable

   worth having or seeking or achieving

   amicable

   characterized by friendship and good will

   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

   loving

   feeling or showing love and affection

   antonyms:

   hateful

   evoking or deserving hatred

   undesirable, unwanted

   not wanted

   hostile

   characterized by enmity or ill will

   abominable, detestable, execrable, odious

   unequivocally detestable

   unlovable

   incapable of inspiring love or affection

   offensive

   unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses