A*dopt"ive (&?;), a. [L. adoptivus: cf. F. adoptif.] Pertaining to adoption; made or acquired by adoption; fitted to adopt; as, an adoptive father, an child; an adoptive language. -- A*dopt"ive*ly, adv.
A*dor`a*bil"i*ty (&?;), n. Adorableness.
A*dor"a*ble (&?;), a. [L. adorabilis, fr. adorare: cf. F. adorable.] 1. Deserving to be adored; worthy of divine honors.
The adorable Author of Christianity.
Cheyne.