Adorably

Pronunciation: /əˈdɔːrəbli/

Definitions of adorably

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy was adorably small.

A2 She smiled adorably at her grandparents.

B1 The children were adorably dressed in matching outfits.

B2 The kittens played adorably with a ball of yarn.

C1 The elderly couple danced adorably together at the wedding.

C2 The baby's laughter was adorably infectious.

Examples of adorably in a Sentence

formal The children were dressed adorably for the school play.

informal The puppy was sleeping adorably on the couch.

slang She looked adorably chic in her new outfit.

figurative The way he proposed was adorably romantic.

Grammatical Forms of adorably

• past tense: adorably loved
• plural: adorablys
• comparative: more adorably
• superlative: most adorably
• present tense: adorably adores
• future tense: will adorably
• perfect tense: has adorably
• continuous tense: is adorably
• singular: adorably
• positive degree: adorable
• infinitive: to adore
• gerund: adorably loving
• participle: adorably loved

Origin and Evolution of adorably

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'adorably' is derived from the Middle English word 'adorable', which comes from the Old French word 'adorer' meaning 'to adore'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something worthy of adoration or praise, 'adorably' has evolved to describe something cute, charming, or endearing in a more casual sense.