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lovely

[luhv-lee] / ˈlʌv li /


Usage

What are other ways to say lovely?

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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I met more lovely locals and their dogs at almost every stop.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Doherty described Oliver as "lovely" to work with and said he stayed to chat with the crew after filming, even making them food.

From BBC

"Everybody knows everybody and it's lovely," she added.

From BBC

"We all get on so well, the atmosphere is lovely and we have a good laugh."

From BBC