adorable
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.
예시
3 / 5The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.
The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.
빠른 퀴즈
The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.
정답!
정답은: adorable
예시
The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.
everydayThe toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.
The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.
formalThe host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.
Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.
informalLook at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.
The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.
academicThe study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.
Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.
businessOur marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
perfectly adorable
perfectly adorable
isn't that adorable?
isn't that adorable?
simply adorable
simply adorable
자주 혼동되는 단어
Adoring describes the person who is showing great love, while adorable describes the person or thing that is being loved or is charming.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'adorable' as a verb because of its root, but it is exclusively an adjective; the verb form is 'adore'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'adorabilis', meaning worthy of being worshipped or adored.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English-speaking cultures, calling a stranger's baby or pet 'adorable' is a standard way to initiate friendly small talk.
빠른 퀴즈
The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.
정답!
정답은: adorable
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