lovely
word
/ˈɫəvɫi/
LUHV-lee
/lˈʌvli/
LUHV-lee
Definition
Something or someone that is very attractive, beautiful, or pleasant. It can also mean something that makes you feel happy or is very kind.
Usage & Nuances
'Lovely' is informal and especially common in British English for describing people, places, things, or experiences positively. It often expresses warmth or affection. Common collocations: 'a lovely day', 'lovely to meet you', 'she's a lovely person'. Note that in American English, 'lovely' may sound more formal or old-fashioned.
Spanish: encantador - precioso - hermosoPortuguese (BR): adorável - lindo - encantadorPortuguese (PT): adorável - lindo - encantadorChinese (Simplified): 可爱 - 美丽 - 迷人Chinese (Traditional): 可愛 - 美麗 - 迷人Hindi: मनोरम - सुन्दरArabic: جميل - رائع - رائع (لطيف)Bengali: চমৎকার - সুন্দর - মনোমুগ্ধকরRussian: прекрасный - чудесный - милыйJapanese: 素敵な - かわいい - きれいなVietnamese: đáng yêu - dễ thương - tuyệt vờiKorean: 사랑스러운 - 예쁜 - 멋진Turkish: güzel - hoş - sevimliUrdu: خوبصورت - پیارا - دلکشIndonesian: indah - cantik - menyenangkan
Example Sentences
It's been lovely talking with you.
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She has a lovely smile.
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It's a lovely day outside.
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Your dress is lovely.
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That was a lovely gesture, thank you.
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The garden looks lovely in the evening light.
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