We've had a lovely time Meaning in English
expression · lemma: have a lovely time
Definition
This expression means that you enjoyed your experience or activity very much and are thankful or pleased about how things went.
Usage & Nuances
Polite, friendly, and typically used at the end of social occasions, visits, dates, or vacations. Can be said to a host, friend, or group. Often used in the past tense ('We had a lovely time'). Variants: 'wonderful', 'great', or 'fantastic' can replace 'lovely'. Not formal, but warm and appreciative.
Example Sentences
We've had a lovely time at your party.
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Thank you, we've had a lovely time this evening.
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We've had a lovely time visiting your family.
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We've had a lovely time, but we should get going now.
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I just wanted to say, we've had a lovely time—thanks for everything!
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We've had a lovely time catching up with old friends.
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