A2adjective 2K

Lovely

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/

Meaning of Lovely

beautiful; attractive

In simple words: very nice or beautiful

Lovely in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Lovely

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.

Related words

Collocations with Lovely

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

Synonyms for Lovely

• beautiful
• charming
• delightful
• pleasant
• adorable

Opposites of Lovely

• ugly
• unpleasant
• horrible

Common mistakes with Lovely

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Lovely

What does Lovely mean?

very nice or beautiful

What is the definition of Lovely?

beautiful; attractive

How do you use Lovely in a sentence?

She has a lovely smile that lights up the room.

Can you give another example of Lovely?

Isn't it a lovely day for a walk in the park?

What are synonyms for Lovely?

Common alternatives include beautiful, charming, delightful, pleasant, adorable.

What is the opposite of Lovely?

Opposite meanings include ugly, unpleasant, horrible.

What words go with Lovely?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, particularly, really, truly, be, feel, look, particularly, really, truly, be, feel, look, particularly, really, truly.

What are common mistakes when using Lovely?

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.

How do you pronounce Lovely?

US: /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlʌvli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lovely?

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.

What CEFR level is Lovely?

"Lovely" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.