Lovely: meaning, definitions and examples

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lovely

 

[ หˆlสŒvli ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Pleasing and delightful in a way that inspires affection or admiration.

Synonyms

adorable, attractive, beautiful, charming

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with lovely flowers.
  • She had a lovely smile that brightened up the room.
  • The sunset painted the sky in lovely shades of pink and orange.
Context #2 | Adverb

manner

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, especially when expressing approval or pleasure.

Synonyms

attractively, charmingly, delightfully

Examples of usage

  • She sings so lovely that it brings tears to my eyes.
  • They decorated the room very lovely for the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "lovely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adorรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lieblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั€ั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„›ใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adorable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encantador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ž‘์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztomilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ roztomilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็ˆฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ljubek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yndislegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะตะผะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevimli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encantador

Etymology

The word 'lovely' originated from the Middle English word 'lovly', which was derived from the Old English word 'luflic'. It has been used to describe something delightful or attractive since the 14th century. Over time, 'lovely' has retained its positive connotation and is widely used in modern English to express admiration or approval.

See also: lovable, love, loved, loveliness, lover, loving, lovingly, preloved.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,302, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.