liebenswert

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From lieben (to love) +‎ -s- +‎ -wert (-worthy), literally love-worthy, worthy to be loved.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈliːbn̩sˌveːɐ̯t/
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Adjective[edit]

liebenswert (strong nominative masculine singular liebenswerter, comparative liebenswerter, superlative am liebenswertesten)

  1. likable, amiable
    Synonym: liebenswürdig
    Jedermann liebt sie wegen ihrer liebenswerten Art.Everyone loves her because of her amiable nature.

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