adorable
word
/əˈdɔɹəbəɫ/
uh-DOR-uh-buhl
/ɐdˈɔːɹəbəl/
uh-DAW-ruh-buhl
Definition
Very cute, charming, or easy to love. It is often used for babies, animals, or anything that makes people feel warm affection.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech and strongly positive. Often describes appearance or behavior: 'an adorable puppy', 'That was adorable.' Adults can be called 'adorable' too, but it may sound playful, affectionate, or slightly patronizing depending on tone.
Spanish: adorable - encantadorPortuguese (BR): adorável - encantadorPortuguese (PT): adorável - encantadorChinese (Simplified): 可爱的 - 讨人喜欢的Chinese (Traditional): 可愛的 - 討人喜歡的Hindi: प्यारा - बेहद मनमोहकArabic: لطيف جدًا - محببBengali: অতি মিষ্টি - দারুণ আদুরেRussian: очаровательный - милыйJapanese: とてもかわいい - 愛らしいVietnamese: đáng yêuKorean: 너무 귀여운 - 사랑스러운Turkish: çok sevimli - şirinUrdu: انتہائی پیارا - دلکشIndonesian: sangat lucu - menggemaskan
Example Sentences
I can't believe you kept all our old movie tickets — that's adorable.
natural
The baby is adorable.
basic
Your dog looks adorable in that sweater.
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She gave me an adorable little card.
basic
That laugh of yours is adorable.
natural
He gets all shy around kittens, which is honestly kind of adorable.
natural