Adorable
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.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
Fits when deep fondness makes the subject feel especially treasured
Careful Outside an intimate context, precious can sound sarcastic or overprotective.
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everyday
Fits when social appeal or graceful delight is more important than sweetness
Careful Charm can be polished and adult, while adorable often feels tender.
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everyday
Fits when smallness, appearance, or behavior creates light affection
Careful Cute can feel minimizing when praising an adult's serious character.
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everyday
Fits when the experience brings clear pleasure without childish overtones
Careful It says less about affection for the subject.
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warm
Fits when a trait draws people closer over time
Careful It suits lasting affection better than a single visually charming moment.
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warm
Fits when the person or creature readily deserves affection as a whole
Careful A gesture may be adorable without proving the subject broadly lovable.
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warm
Fits when kind innocence or gentle behavior prompts the response
Careful Visual appeal alone is adorable but not necessarily sweet.
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literary
Fits when gentle, innocent charm deserves a slightly old-fashioned touch
Careful A casual text or modern resume should not use this ornate alternative.
Opposites 3
- repellent
- unappealing
- off-putting
Common phrases 3
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adorable smile
One adorable smile appeared when the baby recognized her brother.
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absolutely adorable
The handmade fox costume looked absolutely adorable at the parade.
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adorable little
An adorable little paw emerged from beneath the blanket.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Wodencafe, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated