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Adorable

adj.joyful, kindwarm

What it means

So charming or endearing that it readily inspires affection.

Reach for it when expressing delighted fondness, usually in an informal setting

The toddler's solemn attempt to toast the newlyweds was adorable.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    precious

    deep fondness makes the subject feel especially treasured

    not when Outside an intimate context, precious can sound sarcastic or overprotective.

  • everyday

    charming

    social appeal or graceful delight is more important than sweetness

    not when Charm can be polished and adult, while adorable often feels tender.

  • everyday

    cute

    smallness, appearance, or behavior creates light affection

    not when Cute can feel minimizing when praising an adult's serious character.

  • everyday

    delightful

    the experience brings clear pleasure without childish overtones

    not when It says less about affection for the subject.

  • warm

    endearing

    a trait draws people closer over time

    not when It suits lasting affection better than a single visually charming moment.

  • warm

    lovable

    the person or creature readily deserves affection as a whole

    not when A gesture may be adorable without proving the subject broadly lovable.

  • warm

    sweet

    kind innocence or gentle behavior prompts the response

    not when Visual appeal alone is adorable but not necessarily sweet.

  • literary

    winsome

    gentle, innocent charm deserves a slightly old-fashioned touch

    not when A casual text or modern resume should not use this ornate alternative.

Said against

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  • repellent
  • unappealing
  • off-putting

It naturally appears in

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  • adorable smile

    One adorable smile appeared when the baby recognized her brother.

  • absolutely adorable

    The handmade fox costume looked absolutely adorable at the parade.

  • adorable little

    An adorable little paw emerged from beneath the blanket.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.