adorable
/ə'dɔ:rəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely charming, lovable, or delightful: "Adorable" describes something or someone that inspires great affection, fondness, or delight, often due to being cute, sweet, or endearing in a childlike or innocent way.
Usage
- "Adorable" is used to express strong positive feelings of affection towards someone or something, typically emphasizing charm and cuteness.
- It is commonly used to describe babies, children, animals, or behaviors that are sweet and charming.
- It can also be used in a more general sense to describe anything found to be delightfully pleasing.
Examples
- Describing a person or animal:
- The puppy with its floppy ears is absolutely adorable.
- She made an adorable face when she was surprised.
- Describing an object or quality:
- They live in an adorable little cottage by the sea.
- It was an adorable gesture of friendship.
Advanced Usage
- "Adorably" (Adverb): In a charming or endearing manner.
- The toddler adorably tried to tie his own shoes.
- "Adorableness" (Noun): The quality of being adorable.
- The adorableness of the scene made everyone smile.
Variants and Related Words
- Adore (Verb): To love and respect someone deeply; to like something very much.
- She adores her grandmother.
- Adoration (Noun): Profound love or worship.
- He looked at her with pure adoration.
Synonyms
- Charming: Pleasing and attractive.
- Endearing: Inspiring affection.
- Cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.
- Lovable: Deserving love or affection.
Antonyms
- Repulsive: Arousing intense distaste or disgust.
- Hideous: Ugly or disgusting to look at.
- Unappealing: Not inviting or attractive.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Too adorable for words": So cute that it is difficult to describe.
- The baby's laugh was too adorable for words.
- "Adorable mess": A charming state of disorder or untidiness.
- Her room was an adorable mess of books and art supplies.
Adjective
- lovable especially in a childlike or naive way