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Definition of adorable

adorable

/əˈdɔːr.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:adorably
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1

Inspiring great affection or delight; charming, cute, and endearing.

Example

"The golden retriever puppy looked adorable sleeping in a pile of autumn leaves."

2

Worthy of divine worship, veneration, or profound reverence.

Example

"Early theological treatises frequently referred to the adorable majesty of the Creator."

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• Rhymes for adorable

• Nearby Words

adoption
adoptive
adorability
adorable
adorableness
adorably
adoration

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French adorable, from Late Latin adorabilis ('worthy of worship'), derived from Latin adorare ('to worship, pray to'), combining ad- ('to') and orare ('to speak, pray'). Originally used in a religious sense meaning worthy of divine worship, it shifted in the late 19th century to describe things that are charming or cute.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adorable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adorable
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