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Lovely

UK /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/US /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/

Definition

beautiful; attractive

In simple words: very nice or beautiful

Examples

  • She has a lovely smile that lights up the room.
  • Isn't it a lovely day for a walk in the park?
  • The lovely music made everyone feel relaxed.
  • He gave her a lovely bouquet of flowers for her birthday.
  • They had a lovely meal at that new restaurant downtown.

Usage notes

Use 'lovely' to describe people, places, or things that are pleasing. It's friendly and warm, suitable in most contexts but may feel formal in very casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone descriptor

Memory hint

Think of a lovely dove flying in the sky; both soft and beautiful.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • particularly
  • really
  • truly
  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • particularly
  • really
  • truly
  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • particularly
  • really
  • truly

Synonyms

  • beautiful
  • charming
  • delightful
  • pleasant
  • adorable

Antonyms

  • ugly
  • unpleasant
  • horrible

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'loveable' which refers to someone easy to love.
  • Used too casually when describing serious matters.
  • Misused as a verb instead of an adjective.