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English

adorably

|a-dor-a-bly|

B2

/əˈdɔːrəbli/

(adorable)

charming

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
adorablemore adorablemost adorable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'adorably' originates from the Latin word 'adorabilis', where 'adorare' meant 'to worship'.

Historical Evolution

'adorabilis' transformed into the French word 'adorable', and eventually became the modern English word 'adorable', with 'adorably' as its adverbial form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'worthy of worship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'charming or delightful'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is charming or delightful.

The puppy looked up at her adorably.

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Last updated: 2025/05/12 08:06