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lovably

lovably

1 3.0
In a way that makes people like someone or something easily
  • adverb
  • /ˈlʌvəbli/
translation icon : encantadoramente
  • a lovably neurotic character

Examples

  • The look of the iPhone 5 has changed in a few ways, even though it's still lovably familiar.

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  • Here you'll find my take on healthy living, backpacking adventures with my husband, funny stories about my lovably insane dog, and probably more than a few mentions about my obsession with TV.

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  • Planned for release on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and PCs in early 2013, Harold is a side-scroller that puts you in the role of a guardian angel who's assigned to help the lovably lazy Harold compete in a global marathon against other guardian angels and their runners.

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  • She always greets everyone with a lovably warm smile that makes them feel at home.

  • The puppy has a lovably playful nature that charms everyone he meets.

  • His lovably clumsy attempts at dancing made everyone laugh and enjoy the moment.

Synonyms

sweetly
vslovably
37 1.0

In a kind, gentle, pleasant way

is easy to like by inspiring affection rather than just gentleness
charmingly
vslovably
11 3.0

In a pleasant way that makes people like you

is easier to like because it feels warmly affectionate rather than only pleasant
adorably
vslovably
4 2.5

In a way that makes people feel love or delight

is easy to like but not only about causing delight
endearingly
vslovably
2 4.2

In a way that makes people like someone and feel warm towards them

is easy to like because it shows clear affection
appealingly
vslovably
2 3.8

In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people

is about being easy to like, not only about attracting general interest
cutely
vslovably
  • Informal
1 2.1

In a way that makes people like someone or something

is about being easy to like beyond merely small charm
winningly
vslovably
1 5.1

In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you

is focused on inspiring liking through warmth rather than general approval
winsomely
vslovably
1 7.3

In a charming way that makes people like you

is easier to like because it creates affection rather than mere engagement
bonnily
vslovably
  • Archaic
9.9

In a cheerful, pleasant way that makes people smile

is specifically easy to like because it creates affection rather than simple pleasantness

How Lovable

adorably
4 2.5
endearingly
2 4.2
lovably
1 3.0
appealingly
2 3.8

Surface Forms

lovably positive

Morphology

lovably = lovable (transparent) = love + able + ly

Formed regularly from the adjective 'lovable' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'; meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Lovably comes from the simple word love plus the endings -able ('can be') and -ly ('in a way'). So, if someone or something is lovable you can love them, and lovably means 'in a way that is easy to like or love'.