adorable
gb/ədˈɔɹəbəl/ us/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
B1
Inggeris
imádnivaló, aranyos, bájos, cuki, imádandó, imádásra méltó
B1
1
imádnivaló
B1
aranyos
A2
Corak penggunaan:
[someone/something] is adorable
That puppy is adorable—look at its tiny paws.
Az a kiskutya imádnivaló – nézd az apró mancsait.
She brought her new baby to work, and everyone said he was adorable.
Bevitte az újszülött kisbabáját a munkahelyére, és mindenki azt mondta, hogy imádnivaló.
Your little drawings are adorable.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The cat is adorable.
A macska imádnivaló.
What an adorable baby!
Milyen imádnivaló kisbaba!
Kesilapan biasa:
‘Adorable’ is stronger and more emotional than ‘nice’; it usually means ‘cute’ rather than simply ‘good’.
Maksud
very cute and lovable
Kolokasi
an adorable baby
|an adorable puppy
|an adorable kitten
|an adorable little girl
|an adorable face
|an adorable smile
|absolutely adorable
|so adorable
|really adorable
|ridiculously adorable
Sinonim
cute (More general; ‘adorable’ often feels warmer and stronger.)
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sweet (Emphasizes pleasantness and kindness as well as looks.)
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precious (Often suggests something is especially treasured (sometimes a bit sentimental).)
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lovely (Broader; can mean beautiful or pleasant, not only cute.)
Antonim
ugly (Opposite in appearance and emotional appeal.)
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unattractive (Neutral opposite meaning ‘not appealing to look at’.)
Tema
emotions
|daily_life
|relationships
Definisi
Very cute and easy to love.
Very attractive in a sweet way and likely to make people feel affection.
B2
2
aranyos
A2
imádnivaló
B1
Corak penggunaan:
[someone] is adorable (when [they] [do something])
He’s adorable when he tries to explain complicated things in simple words.
Olyan aranyos, amikor bonyolult dolgokat próbál egyszerű szavakkal elmagyarázni.
Her excitement about the trip was completely adorable.
Teljesen imádnivaló volt, ahogy lelkesedett az utazásért.
It was adorable how proud she looked after baking her first cake.
Contoh untuk pelajar
You are adorable when you smile.
Olyan aranyos vagy, amikor mosolyogsz.
Kesilapan biasa:
Describing an adult as ‘adorable’ can sound affectionate, but it can also sound slightly patronizing in some contexts.
Maksud
endearingly charming in behavior
Kolokasi
adorable when he laughs
|adorable when she gets excited
|an adorable habit
|an adorable gesture
|an adorable way of speaking
|adorable enthusiasm
|adorable awkwardness
|kind of adorable
|so adorable of you
|genuinely adorable
Sinonim
endearing (Focuses on making people feel affection.)
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charming (Can be more sophisticated; not always ‘cute’.)
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lovable (Emphasizes being easy to like.)
Antonim
annoying (Opposite emotional reaction: irritation instead of affection.)
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off-putting (Causing dislike rather than warmth.)
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definisi
Nice in a cute, charming way (because of how someone acts).
Pleasing and likable because of the way someone acts, especially in a warm, innocent, or slightly awkward way.
B2
3
Corak penggunaan:
an adorable [place/thing]
We stayed in an adorable little hotel near the beach.
Egy bájos kis hotelben szálltunk meg a tengerpart közelében.
She found an adorable vintage lamp for her desk.
Talált egy bájos, régi stílusú lámpát az íróasztalára.
They live in an adorable neighborhood with lots of trees.
Contoh untuk pelajar
This café is adorable.
Ez a kávézó nagyon bájos.
Kesilapan biasa:
In more formal writing, ‘charming’ or ‘delightful’ often sounds more natural than ‘adorable’ for places or events.
Maksud
pleasantly attractive and charming
Kolokasi
an adorable café
|an adorable shop
|an adorable neighborhood
|an adorable apartment
|an adorable cottage
|an adorable dress
|an adorable card
|an adorable gift
|an adorable photo
|an adorable idea
Sinonim
delightful (Emphasizes pleasure; less ‘cute’ than ‘adorable’.)
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charming (Often used for places and experiences; can sound slightly more grown-up.)
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lovely (Broader and more neutral; less intense.)
Antonim
dreary (Opposite: dull and depressing rather than charming.)
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unpleasant (General opposite in experience.)
Tema
daily_life
|travel
|home
Definisi
Very nice and charming to see or be in.
Charmingly attractive and pleasant, especially in a small, simple, or cozy way.
C1
INFORMAL
4
Corak penggunaan:
That’s adorable (when [someone] thinks/says [something])
You think you can finish this in an hour? That’s adorable.
Azt hiszed, egy óra alatt végzel vele? Hát ez aranyos.
He called my argument ‘adorable,’ which was clearly not meant as a compliment.
Az érvelésemet „aranyosnak” nevezte, és ezt nyilvánvalóan nem bóknak szánta.
“I’ll just talk to the CEO and fix it,” she said, and he replied, “How adorable.”
Kesilapan biasa:
This sarcastic use can sound rude or condescending; avoid it unless you are sure it fits the relationship and tone.
Maksud
used to mock naive confidence
Kolokasi
that’s adorable
|how adorable
|oh, that’s adorable
|adorable idea
|adorable attempt
|adorable excuse
|adorable little plan
|that’s kind of adorable
|that’s almost adorable
|isn’t that adorable
Sinonim
cute (Can be used sarcastically in a similar condescending way.)
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sweet (May be used ironically to imply someone is naive.)
Antonim
impressive (Praises ability or success rather than mocking it.)
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formidable (Suggests real strength or seriousness.)
Tema
communication
|emotions
Definisi
Sometimes said to mean: “That’s naïve” (not a real compliment).
Used (often sarcastically) to suggest that someone’s idea, attempt, or confidence seems naive, childish, or not impressive.
C2
ARCHAIC
5
imádandó
C2
Corak penggunaan:
the adorable [person/deity]
In older religious writing, the phrase “the adorable deity” is sometimes used.
Régebbi vallási szövegekben néha előfordul az „imádandó istenség” kifejezés.
The poem describes nature as an adorable power guiding human life.
A vers a természetet imádásra méltó erőként írja le, amely az emberi életet vezeti.
Kesilapan biasa:
In modern everyday English, ‘adorable’ usually means ‘very cute,’ not ‘worthy of worship.’
Maksud
worthy of adoration or worship
Kolokasi
the adorable God
|adorable majesty
|adorable presence
|an adorable figure
Sinonim
venerable (Respected and honored, often because of age or tradition.)
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revered (Strongly respected, especially in a religious or formal context.)
Antonim
contemptible (Deserving contempt rather than admiration.)
Tema
literature
|religion
Definisi
Very worthy of love or worship (old-fashioned).
Deserving deep love, admiration, or worship.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
adorable
IPA
GB/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
US/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
Suku kata dan tekanan
ad - or - able (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: adorable
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
an adorable little [noun]
1/ən ədˈɔɹəbəl lˈɪtəl nˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
cute small thing or place
A very cute small thing/place/person.
Contoh
- They rented an adorable little cabin by the lake.
- She has an adorable little laugh.
- We found an adorable little bookstore on a side street.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- It’s an adorable little house.
not exactly adorable
1/nˈɑt ɪɡzˈæktli ədˈɔɹəbəl/
fixed phrase
polite: not cute or pleasant
Not cute or nice (often said gently).
Contoh
- The hotel room was clean, but the view was not exactly adorable.
- His comment about her accent was not exactly adorable.
- The weather today is not exactly adorable—cold rain all morning.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- This is not exactly adorable.
oh, that's adorable.
1/ˈoʊ | ðˈæts ədˈɔɹəbəl ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
sarcastic: dismiss naive idea
Sometimes means: “You’re being naïve” (sarcastic).
Contoh
- Oh, that’s adorable—you think the printer will work on the first try.
- “I’ll be done by noon.” “Oh, that’s adorable.”
- He said, “Oh, that’s adorable,” and then pointed out all the problems in my plan.
that's adorable.
1/ðˈæts ədˈɔɹəbəl ‖/
fixed phrase
say something is very cute
I think that is very cute.
Contoh
- That’s adorable—he made you a card all by himself.
- Aww, that’s adorable! She named the plant and talks to it.
- That’s adorable. Can I take a photo of the puppy?
Contoh untuk pelajar
- That’s adorable!
- That’s adorable—thank you.
too adorable for words
1/tˈu ədˈɔɹəbəl fɚ wˈɚdz/
fixed phrase
informal
so cute you can't describe it
So cute that I can’t describe it.
Contoh
- This video of the kittens is too adorable for words.
- He’s too adorable for words when he tries to sing along.
- That tiny sweater is too adorable for words.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The baby is too adorable for words.