ADORABLE

adorable, endearing, lovely

(adjective) lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

adorable (comparative more adorable, superlative most adorable)

Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.

Anagrams

• Albaredo, Arboleda, dolabrae, oar blade, oarblade, roadable

Source: Wiktionary


A*dor"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. adorabilis, fr. adorare: cf. F. adorable.]

1. Deserving to be adored; worthy of divine honors. The adorable Author of Christianity. Cheyne.

2. Worthy of the utmost love or respect.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

27 December 2024

OBLIGATE

(adjective) restricted to a particular condition of life; “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”


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