lovely

[ˈlʌvli]

lovely Definition

• 1. very pleasant or enjoyable
• 2. beautiful or attractive
• 3. loving and caring

Using lovely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lovely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She has a lovely smile.

• Example

  The garden is looking lovely in the sunshine.

• Example

  They had a lovely time together.

• Example

  He gave her a lovely bouquet of flowers.

lovely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lovely

• charming
• delightful
• enchanting
• gorgeous
• pretty

Antonyms for lovely

• unpleasant
• ugly
• hateful

Phrases with lovely

• lovely weather

  pleasant and enjoyable weather

  Example

  It's a lovely day for a picnic.

• lovely to see you

  a polite greeting expressing pleasure at seeing someone

  Example

  Lovely to see you again, it's been too long!

• lovely dovely

  an affectionate expression of love or endearment

  Example

  I love you, lovely dovely!

Origins of lovely

from love + -ly, meaning lovable

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Summary: lovely in Brief

The term 'lovely' [ˈlʌvli] describes something that is very pleasant, enjoyable, beautiful, or attractive. It can also refer to loving and caring behavior, as in 'They had a lovely time together.' Common phrases include 'lovely weather' and 'lovely to see you,' while 'lovely dovely' is an affectionate expression of love or endearment.