NYT Dictionary

LOVABLY

AdverbLOV-a-blylov-a-bly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a lovable manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English lovable Middle English -ly English -ly English lovably From lovable + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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