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- pronunciation:
- luhv
li
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
lovelier, loveliest |
| definition 1: |
When someone or something is lovely, they are charming and beautiful in the way they look.
Holly's mother looked lovely in her new dress.The flowers from the garden are lovely.- synonyms:
- beautiful, fair
- antonyms:
- horrible, ugly
- similar words:
- attractive, charming, divine, good-looking, graceful, handsome, pretty
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| definition 2: |
When something is lovely, it is very pleasant and enjoyable. It gives people warm and happy feelings.
Kayla's grandmother said that Kayla's poem was lovely.Alan played a lovely piece of music on the piano.Everybody said that my aunt's wedding was lovely.- synonyms:
- charming, delightful
- similar words:
- enjoyable, pleasant, sweet
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| definition 3: |
When we say that someone is lovely, we sometimes mean that they are beautiful inside. A lovely person is generous and kind. A lovely person may also be fun and sweet.
My mom says that the neighbor next door is a lovely person. She is kind to everyone she knows.- synonyms:
- divine, sweet
- antonyms:
- horrible, miserable
- similar words:
- attractive, beautiful, charming, delicate, elegant, graceful, pleasant
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| related words: |
adorable, stunning |
| derivation: |
loveliness (n.) |
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