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Definition lovely in American English

lovely adjective

adjective
/ˈlʌvli/
Example

We've had a lovely evening.

Example

What a lovely surprise!

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
1.1

used for saying you are pleased about something

Example

Can I borrow your pen? Lovely, thanks.

Example

Just put it there. That's lovely.

Example

"We'll see you later." "Lovely."

Synonyms and related words
squee hooray yippee
1.2

used about something that you are annoyed about

Example

Oh, lovely! Dirt all over the floor!

2

very attractive

Example

a city surrounded by lovely countryside

Example

She had lovely hair.

Synonyms and related words
lovely delightful appealing
3

kind, pleasant, and easy to like

Example

He's a lovely little boy.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
3.1

used about kind things that people do

Example

She wrote me a lovely letter when my grandfather died.

Example

It was lovely of her to offer to help.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
Definition lovely in American English