loverly
word
Definition
A light-hearted, informal way of saying 'lovely,' usually meant to sound playful or old-fashioned; often used to express that something is wonderful, beautiful, or enjoyable.
Usage & Nuances
'Loverly' is intentionally 'incorrect' and playful—it's more common in British English and in old-fashioned or theatrical speech, such as the musical 'My Fair Lady.' Used humorously or ironically, never in formal writing. Often replaces 'lovely' for comic effect.
Spanish: encantador - maravilloso (informal)Portuguese (BR): encantador - maravilhoso (informal)Portuguese (PT): encantador - maravilhoso (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 可愛的 - 迷人的（口語）Chinese (Traditional): 可愛的 - 迷人的（口語）Hindi: प्यारा - मनमोहक (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: رائع - لطيف (غير رسمي)Bengali: লভারলি - দারুণ (মজার ভঙ্গিতে)Russian: ловерли - прекрасненько (шутливо)Japanese: ラバリー - 素敵（ふざけた言い方）Vietnamese: loverly - dễ thương (cách nói đùa)Korean: 러벌리 - 사랑스러워 (장난스럽게)Turkish: loverly - şeker gibi (şakacı şekilde)Urdu: لوورلی - پیارا (مذاقاً)Indonesian: loverly - indah banget (gaya bercanda)
Example Sentences
What a loverly day it is!
basic
The flowers in the garden look loverly.
basic
She feels loverly in her new dress.
basic
Everything's just loverly when the sun is shining, isn't it?
natural
Dinner was loverly, thanks for inviting me.
natural
She's always saying 'It's loverly!' with a big smile.
natural