Definition

The quality of being easy to love or very appealing to others.

Example

Her kindness and warmth added to her lovability, making her a favorite among her friends.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what makes someone truly lovable?

Definitely! I think it’s all about their lovability and how they treat others.

That makes sense; kindness really does shine through.

Exactly! It’s hard not to like someone who is genuinely caring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lovability → It is formed from "love" (from Old English "lufu", meaning deep affection) and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capacity or quality). The word "lovability" refers to the quality of being lovable or having the capacity to be loved.

Memory Tip

Think of 'love' as deep affection and '-ability' as the quality of having that affection — that's why lovability means the quality of being lovable.

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