lovable

/ˈlʌvəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlʌvəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlə-və-bəl/ (ame, mw)

lovable — adjective

  • lovablepositive
  • more lovablecomparative
  • most lovablesuperlative

1. someone who is lovable has such a warm, kind, or playful character that other pe

1.形容詞B1
釋義

someone who is lovable has such a warm, kind, or playful character that other people naturally feel affection for them

例句

Chidi's old dog, with its shaggy fur and wagging tail, was lovable to every child on the street.

so + adjective + that-clause — but here 'lovable to [someone]'

Aunt Clara had a lovable habit of humming old songs while she baked bread every Sunday.

lovable habit — collocation with a personal trait

同義詞
  • adorable

    stronger emotional appeal than 'lovable', often used for babies, pets, or cute things; can describe appearance as well as personality

  • endearing

    suggests that small, specific traits (a shy smile, a clumsy habit) cause warmth, whereas 'lovable' refers to a general nature

  • charming

    implies a deliberate or social attractiveness, where 'lovable' suggests a more genuine, effortless warmth

  • sweet

    more informal than 'lovable'; commonly used in everyday conversation to describe kind or gentle behaviour

反義詞
  • hateful

    describes someone who inspires strong dislike, the extreme opposite of lovable

  • unlovable

    direct antonym; suggests a person or animal has qualities that make others find it hard to feel affection

文法句型

so + lovable + that-clause

lovable + noun

用法筆記

Focuses on character or nature, not on physical appearance — contrast with 'cute.' Frequently appears in the pattern 'so lovable that…' to emphasise a strong reaction from others.

常見錯誤

❌My new haircut is so lovable.
✅My new haircut is so cute.
💡'Lovable' describes a person's or animal's nature, not the appearance of objects like clothes or hairstyles.
❌The puppy is lovable today.
✅The puppy is lovable.
💡'Lovable' is a lasting quality, not a temporary mood or state.