lovelier
word · lemma: lovely
Definition
The comparative form of 'lovely'; used to describe something or someone as more beautiful, attractive, or charming than another.
Usage & Nuances
'Lovelier' is used in comparisons: 'She is lovelier than her sister.' It is quite poetic or formal, and often used for people, places, or things with a beautiful, charming quality. Use 'more lovely' as an alternative, but 'lovelier' sounds more literary.
Spanish: más encantadora - más hermosaPortuguese (BR): mais encantadora - mais belaPortuguese (PT): mais encantadora - mais bonitaChinese (Simplified): 更可爱 - 更漂亮Chinese (Traditional): 更可愛 - 更漂亮Hindi: और सुंदर - और प्यारीArabic: أجمل - أكثر لطفًاBengali: আরও সুন্দর - আরও মনোমুগ্ধকরRussian: прекраснее - красивее - очаровательнееJapanese: より美しい - より魅力的なVietnamese: đẹp hơn - quyến rũ hơnKorean: 더 아름다운 - 더 사랑스러운Turkish: daha güzel - daha hoşUrdu: زیادہ خوبصورت - زیادہ دلکشIndonesian: lebih cantik - lebih indah
Example Sentences
This garden looks lovelier in spring.
basic
Her dress is lovelier than mine.
basic
The sunset is always lovelier by the sea.
basic
You look even lovelier when you smile.
natural
Each year, the city becomes lovelier during the festival.
natural
Honestly, she couldn't have looked lovelier on her wedding day.
natural