lovability en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English love Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English lovability From love + -ability.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The state or condition of being lovable.
In the effort to make Charles a widely acceptable king, lovability would be a necessary ingredient.
2017 December 27, “The Guardian view on Prince Harry: the monarchy’s best insurance policy”, in the Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lovabilities | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| loveability | alternative | lexicographic |