lovely

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From love +‎ -ly

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  • IPA: /ˈlʌvli/

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lovely (comparative lovelier, superlative loveliest)

  1. (obsolete) Inspiring actual love
  2. Evoking love-like, happy emotions by aesthetic or similar endearing qualities.
    The lovely castle garden enchants visitors with its lovely blooms and romantic follies
  3. Very nice, wonderful in a general sense.
  4. (obsolete) Loving, filled with love

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[edit] Noun

lovely (plural lovelies)

  1. An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
  2. A lovely object

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