Adorableness: meaning, definitions and examples

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adorableness

 

[ əˈdɔːrəblnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

character trait

Adorableness refers to the quality of being adorable, which includes characteristics that evoke affection or delight. This term is often used to describe the appeal of a person, animal, or object that makes them endearing or charming.

Synonyms

charm, cuteness, endearment, loveliness

Examples of usage

  • The adorableness of the puppy melted everyone's hearts.
  • Her adorableness made it difficult to be upset with her.
  • The adorableness of the baby wearing a cute outfit was undeniable.

Translations

Translations of the word "adorableness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adorabilidade

🇮🇳 प्रियता

🇩🇪 Liebenswürdigkeit

🇮🇩 kemanisan

🇺🇦 миловидність

🇵🇱 uroczość

🇯🇵 愛らしさ

🇫🇷 adorabilité

🇪🇸 adorabilidad

🇹🇷 sevimlilik

🇰🇷 사랑스러움

🇸🇦 جاذبية

🇨🇿 roztomilost

🇸🇰 roztomilosť

🇨🇳 可爱性

🇸🇮 prikupnost

🇮🇸 aðlaðandi

🇰🇿 сүйкімділік

🇬🇪 სიყვარულობა

🇦🇿 sevimlilik

🇲🇽 adorabilidad

Word origin

The word 'adorableness' is derived from the adjective 'adorable', which originated in the late 19th century. 'Adorable' comes from the French word 'adorable', meaning 'worthy of being adored'. The suffix '-ness' is used in English to form nouns that denote a state or quality, coming from Old English 'ness', which indicates condition. Thus, 'adorableness' combines the essence of being adorable with the quality of that state. As society became increasingly enamored with pets and children's culture, the term gained popularity to describe things that inspire affection and warmth. Its usage has spread across various contexts, from describing cute babies and animals to charming personalities and delightful objects.