adorable

pronunciation

How to pronounce adorable in British English: UK [əˈdɔːrəbl] word uk audio image

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Adjective:

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

Word Origin

adorable (adj.): 1610s, from French adorable, from Latin adorabilis "worthy of worship," from adorare (see adore). Weakened sense of "delightful, charming" is recorded from 1710. Related: Adorably; adorableness.

Synonym

adj.

pleasing attractive pet engaging beloved cunning sweet enchanting alluring enjoyable cuddly handsome treasured winsome lovable irresistable darling lovely cute winning appealing bewitching precious cherished dear pretty prized captivating charming fair idolized huggable fascinating

adj.

worthy honourable celestial holy angelic pure godlike estimable divine heavenly blessed godly saintly respectable venerable hallowed sanctified sacred admirable consecrated

Example

1. That 's adorable . Well done , students .

2. Warning : some of these sites show a lot more than adorable puppies .

3. I have this adorable habit of allowing my frustration to simmer on low until it comes to a boil .

4. Their lovable and gentle disposition and adorable wrinkles make them a popular breed .

5. Adorable homer slippers . Your foot fits inside homer 's mouth

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