lovely — beautiful or attractive in a graceful or delicate way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: beautiful or attractive in a graceful or delicate way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌvli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother makes the most lovely cookies that even aliens would travel light-years to taste.
- The lovely sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
- She has such a lovely personality that even grumpy cats purr when they meet her.
lovely
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlʌvli/]
beautiful or attractive in a graceful or delicate way
beautiful or attractive in a graceful or delicate way
Though some say ugly, her bubbly spirit makes her truly lovely!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'lovelich' (14th century), combining the noun 'love' (affection, attachment) with the adjectival suffix '-ly'. The term originally meant 'full of love' or 'lovable', expressing qualities worthy of love or admiration.
Breakdown
love (affection, tenderness) + -ly (adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'characterized by'). The suffix '-ly' transforms the noun into an adjective describing something possessing or embodying the quality of love.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother makes the most lovely cookies that even aliens would travel light-years to taste.”
“The lovely sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.”
“She has such a lovely personality that even grumpy cats purr when they meet her.”
“Thank you for the lovely flowers.”
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