lovely
Usage
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Something or someone that is lovely is attractive in a warm and endearing way: a lovely smile. That which is beautiful has perfection of form, color, etc., or noble and spiritual qualities: a beautiful landscape, a beautiful woman. Handsome often implies stateliness or pleasing proportion and symmetry: a handsome man. Pretty implies a moderate but noticeable beauty, emphasizing gracefulness or delicacy: a pretty flower.
Example Sentences
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Moreno thought it would be lovely for Carpino to throw out the first pitch and, under different circumstances, it would have been.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“We figured it out more quickly than we anticipated, which is a lovely mistake or lovely accident,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
“Thank you, John, for writing that lovely song,” McCartney said afterward, which made it a little harder not to like.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Locals praised the sender for making amends, with one writing: "A lovely, kind gesture to make up for foolish actions from years ago."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
It was a lovely start to the day, but something was on Brightbill’s mind.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
