adorable
adjective
ador·able
ə-ˈdȯr-ə-bəl 
1
: extremely charming or appealing
an adorable child
an adorable cottage
2
: worthy of adoration or veneration
Synonyms
Examples of adorable in a Sentence
They live in an adorable little cottage.
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet
Recent Examples on the Web
The midi-length cocktail dress has adorable bow details on the straps, a tie belt, and a fluttery ruffle hem.
—
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Say hello to the adorable alpacas and angora goats at Apple Hill Farm.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Check out some of our favorite family photos of Wilson and his adorable tribe.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
The adorable Brass Flower Frog is perfect for new or veteran floral designers.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2024
The adorable three-year-old Pug was rescued by an Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ after she was found as an injured stray in March of this year.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to the adorable BDX units, Disney showcased a host of next-generation robotics that indicated the future of theme park attractions is one where figures can not only move like us, but potentially move among us.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The adorable video caught the attention of the superstar who commented and liked a few of the posts on TikTok.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
This adorable bungalow in downtown Waco is the perfect set-up for up to four people and is walking distance from all the day’s festivities.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Say hello to the adorable alpacas and angora goats at Apple Hill Farm.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Check out some of our favorite family photos of Wilson and his adorable tribe.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
The adorable Brass Flower Frog is perfect for new or veteran floral designers.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2024
The adorable three-year-old Pug was rescued by an Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ after she was found as an injured stray in March of this year.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to the adorable BDX units, Disney showcased a host of next-generation robotics that indicated the future of theme park attractions is one where figures can not only move like us, but potentially move among us.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The adorable video caught the attention of the superstar who commented and liked a few of the posts on TikTok.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
This adorable bungalow in downtown Waco is the perfect set-up for up to four people and is walking distance from all the day’s festivities.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
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adorable
adjective
ador·able
ə-ˈdōr-ə-bəl
-ˈdȯr-
adorableness
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