# likable vs lovable

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### likable
*adjective · IPA /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ · frequency rank #30,481*
Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.

### lovable
*adjective · IPA /ˈlʌvəbəl/ · frequency rank #21,569*
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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