B2 verb Neutral

adorable

/əˈdɔːrəbl/

Used to describe someone or something that is extremely charming, delightful, and easy to love. It is most frequently used to refer to children, small animals, or objects that evoke a strong feeling of affection.

Beispiele

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1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
adorability
Verb
adore
Adverb
adorably
Adjektiv
adorable
Verwandt
adoration
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

Schnelles Quiz

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: adorable

Beispiele

1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

everyday

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

formal

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

informal

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

4

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

academic

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

5

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

business

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
adorability
Verb
adore
Adverb
adorably
Adjektiv
adorable
Verwandt
adoration

Häufige Kollokationen

absolutely adorable absolutely adorable
adorable child adorable child
look adorable look adorable
adorable puppy adorable puppy
adorable outfit adorable outfit

Häufige Phrasen

perfectly adorable

perfectly adorable

isn't that adorable?

isn't that adorable?

simply adorable

simply adorable

Wird oft verwechselt mit

adorable vs adoring

Adoring describes the person who is showing great love, while adorable describes the person or thing that is being loved or is charming.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

While commonly used for children and pets, using 'adorable' for adults can sometimes sound patronizing unless it is used in a romantic or very close personal context.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'adorable' as a verb because of its root, but it is exclusively an adjective; the verb form is 'adore'.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

📖

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'adorabilis', meaning worthy of being worshipped or adored.

Grammatikmuster

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., The baby is adorable). Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., An adorable baby). Often modified by intensifiers like 'simply', 'absolutely', or 'truly'.
🌍

Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking cultures, calling a stranger's baby or pet 'adorable' is a standard way to initiate friendly small talk.

Schnelles Quiz

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: adorable

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