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View usage for: (lʌvli) Word forms: comparative lovelier, superlative loveliest1. adjectiveIf you describe someone or something as lovely, you mean that they are very beautiful and therefore pleasing to look at or listen to. [mainly British] You look lovely, Marcia. He had a lovely voice. It was just one of those lovely old English gardens. Synonyms: beautiful, appealing, attractive, charming More Synonyms of lovely loveliness uncountable noun You are a vision of loveliness. 2. adjectiveIf you describe something as lovely, you mean that it gives you pleasure. [mainly British [mainly, mainly spoken] Mary! How lovely to see you! It's a lovely day. What a lovely surprise! Synonyms: wonderful, pleasing, nice, pleasant More Synonyms of lovely 3. adjectiveIf you describe someone as lovely, you mean that they are friendly, kind, or generous. [mainly British] Laura is a lovely young woman. She's a lovely child. lovely in British English (ˈlʌvlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liest1. very attractive or beautiful 2. highly pleasing or enjoyable a lovely time 4. inspiring love; lovable nounWord forms: plural -lies Derived forms loveliness (ˈloveliness) noun lovely in American English (ˈlʌvli) adjectiveWord forms: ˈlovelier or ˈloveliest1. having those qualities that inspire love, affection, or admiration ; specif.,b. morally or spiritually attractive; gracious c. Informal highly enjoyable a lovely party nounWord forms: plural ˈlovelies2. Informal a lovely person or thing; esp., a beautiful young woman SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbeautiful Derived forms lovelily (ˈlovelily) adverb loveliness (ˈloveliness) noun Word origin ME luvelich < OE luflicExamples of 'lovely' in a sentencelovely It also has a lovely terrace courtyard garden as well as a balcony on the first floor.But she was a really lovely woman.We are biased of course, but she had a lovely nature.She owns a lovely flat in suburban Glasgow that is worth about a fifth of our home.She married a sensible, lovely fella.It was a lovely sight, with masses of luscious apricots and peaches to adorn it.But he was a lovely man, a real gentleman.It's all well and good playing lovely football but you have to be prepared to battle.I try to restrain myself but sometimes a lovely cold glass of white wine is very nice indeed. British English: lovely / ˈlʌvlɪ/ ADJECTIVE If you describe someone or something as lovely, you mean that they are very beautiful or that you like them very much. She has a lovely voice. - American English: lovely
- Arabic: جَمِيِلٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: encantador
- Chinese: 可爱的
- Croatian: ljubak
- Czech: půvabný
- Danish: dejlig
- Dutch: mooi
- European Spanish: encantador
- Finnish: ihana
- French: charmant
- German: reizend
- Greek: αξιαγάπητος
- Italian: bello
- Japanese: 美しい
- Korean: 아주 매력적인
- Norwegian: nydelig
- Polish: śliczny
- European Portuguese: encantador
- Romanian: plăcut
- Russian: красивый
- Latin American Spanish: encantador
- Swedish: underbar
- Thai: น่ารัก
- Turkish: hoş
- Ukrainian: гарний
- Vietnamese: đáng yêu
Chinese translation of 'lovely'lovely (ˈlʌvlɪ) (esp Brit) adj - (= beautiful) [place, person, music]
漂亮的 (piàoliang de) - (= delightful) [holiday, meal, present]
令人愉快的 (lìng rén yúkuài de) - [person]
可爱(愛)的 (kě'ài de) how lovely to see you! 见(見)到你真是高兴(興)! (jiàndào nǐ zhēn shì gāoxìng!)
Definition very attractive or beautiful You look lovely. Synonyms admirable captivating fit (British, informal) Opposites ugly , hideous , unattractive Definition highly pleasing or enjoyable What a lovely surprise! Synonyms wonderful marvellous gratifying Opposites revolting , repellent , horrible , odious , hateful , repugnant , loathsome , abhorrent , detestable Additional synonymsDefinition very attractive By the age of thirty I had three adorable children. Synonyms lovable, pleasing, appealing, dear, sweet, attractive, charming, precious, darling, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, captivating, cutesy (informal) Definition pleasant and enjoyable more agreeable and better paid occupations Synonyms pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, acceptable, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, congenial, to your liking, to your taste, likable or likeable Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable Additional synonymsDefinition attractive or pleasing That's a very appealing idea. Synonyms attractive, inviting, engaging, charming, winning, desirable, endearing, alluring, winsome, prepossessingDefinition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Definition delightful or attractive I found her a delightful and charming young woman. Synonyms attractive, pleasing, appealing, engaging, lovely, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, irresistible, seductive, captivating, eye-catching, bewitching, delectable, winsome, likable or likeable Definition good-looking She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. Synonyms good-looking, pretty, fair, beautiful, attractive, lovely, handsome, blooming, cute, graceful, becoming, pleasing, wholesome, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, buxom, fit (British, informal) The most delightful garden I had ever seen. Synonyms pleasant, pleasing, charming, engaging, heavenly (informal), thrilling, fascinating, entertaining, amusing, enjoyable, enchanting, captivating, gratifying, agreeable, pleasurable, ravishing, rapturousShe's an absolutely enchanting child. Synonyms delightful, fascinating, appealing, attractive, lovely, charming, entrancing, pleasant, endearing, captivating, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, winsome, Orphean Definition pleasant and charming She was a most engaging child. Synonyms charming, interesting, pleasing, appealing, attractive, lovely, fascinating, entertaining, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, agreeable, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable the most enjoyable part of the holiday Synonyms pleasurable, good, great, fine, pleasing, nice, satisfying, lovely, entertaining, pleasant, amusing, delicious, delightful, gratifying, agreeable, delectable, to your liking Definition extremely beautiful or attractive She has exquisite manners. Synonyms beautiful, elegant, graceful, pleasing, attractive, lovely, charming, comely (old-fashioned) She noticed him because he was good-looking. Synonyms attractive, pretty, fair, beautiful, lovely, handsome, gorgeous (informal), bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), personable, comely (old-fashioned), well-favoured, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition having beauty of movement, style, or form Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless. Synonyms elegant, easy, flowing, smooth, fine, pleasing, beautiful, agile, symmetrical, gracile (rare) Definition (of a building, garden, etc.) large, well-made, and with an attractive appearance Her brother was a handsome young man Synonyms good-looking, attractive, gorgeous (informal), fine, stunning (informal), elegant, personable, nice-looking, dishy (informal, British), comely (old-fashioned), fanciable, well-proportioned, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Definition pleasant We had a nice meal out on the balcony. Synonyms pleasant, delightful, agreeable, good, attractive, charming, pleasurable, enjoyableDefinition pleasing or enjoyable a pleasant surprise Synonyms pleasing, nice, welcome, satisfying, fine, lovely, acceptable, amusing, refreshing, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, agreeable, pleasurable, delectable, lekker (South Africa, slang) Definition giving pleasure a pleasing view Synonyms enjoyable, satisfying, attractive, charming, entertaining, delightful, gratifying, agreeable, pleasurableDefinition attractive in a delicate or graceful way She's a charming and pretty girl. Synonyms attractive, appealing, beautiful, sweet, lovely, charming, fair, fetching (informal), good-looking, cute, graceful, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), personable, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing (formal), fit (British, informal) Definition attractive and delightful a sweet little baby girl Synonyms delightful, appealing, cute, taking, winning, fair, beautiful, attractive, engaging, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable Definition charming or attractive She had great charm and a winning personality. Synonyms charming, taking, pleasing, sweet, attractive, engaging, lovely, fascinating, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, disarming, enchanting, endearing, captivating, amiable, alluring, bewitching, delectable, winsome, prepossessing, likable or likeable |