adorable
gb/ədˈɔɹəbəl/ us/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
B1
Engels
imádnivaló, aranyos, bájos, cuki, imádandó, imádásra méltó
B1
1
imádnivaló
B1
aranyos
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The cat is adorable.
A macska imádnivaló.
What an adorable baby!
Milyen imádnivaló kisbaba!
Veelgemaakte fout:
‘Adorable’ is stronger and more emotional than ‘nice’; it usually means ‘cute’ rather than simply ‘good’.
Betekenis
very cute and lovable
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
ugly (Opposite in appearance and emotional appeal.)
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unattractive (Neutral opposite meaning ‘not appealing to look at’.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
|relationships
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
You are adorable when you smile.
Olyan aranyos vagy, amikor mosolyogsz.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Describing an adult as ‘adorable’ can sound affectionate, but it can also sound slightly patronizing in some contexts.
Betekenis
endearingly charming in behavior
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
annoying (Opposite emotional reaction: irritation instead of affection.)
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off-putting (Causing dislike rather than warmth.)
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This café is adorable.
Ez a kávézó nagyon bájos.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In more formal writing, ‘charming’ or ‘delightful’ often sounds more natural than ‘adorable’ for places or events.
Betekenis
pleasantly attractive and charming
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
dreary (Opposite: dull and depressing rather than charming.)
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unpleasant (General opposite in experience.)
Thema's
daily_life
|travel
|home
Definitie
Very nice and charming to see or be in.
Charmingly attractive and pleasant, especially in a small, simple, or cozy way.
C1
INFORMAL
4
Gebruikspatroon:
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.”
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sarcastic use can sound rude or condescending; avoid it unless you are sure it fits the relationship and tone.
Betekenis
used to mock naive confidence
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
cute (Can be used sarcastically in a similar condescending way.)
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sweet (May be used ironically to imply someone is naive.)
Antoniemen
impressive (Praises ability or success rather than mocking it.)
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formidable (Suggests real strength or seriousness.)
Thema's
communication
|emotions
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In modern everyday English, ‘adorable’ usually means ‘very cute,’ not ‘worthy of worship.’
Betekenis
worthy of adoration or worship
Woordcombinaties
the adorable God
|adorable majesty
|adorable presence
|an adorable figure
Synoniemen
venerable (Respected and honored, often because of age or tradition.)
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revered (Strongly respected, especially in a religious or formal context.)
Antoniemen
contemptible (Deserving contempt rather than admiration.)
Thema's
literature
|religion
Definitie
Very worthy of love or worship (old-fashioned).
Deserving deep love, admiration, or worship.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
adorable
IPA
GB/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
US/ədˈɔɹəbəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ad - or - able (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: adorable
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
an adorable little [noun]
1/ən ədˈɔɹəbəl lˈɪtəl nˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
cute small thing or place
A very cute small thing/place/person.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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).
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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).
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The baby is too adorable for words.