Adorableness

/əˈdɔːrəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being adorable; the state or condition of being worthy of love and affection.

Etymology

From 'adorable' plus the suffix '-ness' (the state of being). This is an alternative formation to 'adorability,' using the more traditional Germanic suffix '-ness' instead of the Latinate '-ity'.

Kelly Says

English gives us both 'adorableness' and 'adorability' for the same concept, but they feel different: '-ness' sounds more homey and everyday, while '-ity' sounds more formal—it's a secret language game we play without thinking.

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