Word: Lovely

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌvli/

Definitions

• Adjective: Extremely attractive, beautiful, or delightful; charming. For example: “She looked absolutely lovely in her new dress.”
• Adjective (informal): Excellent or very good. For example: “We had a lovely time at the beach yesterday.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective (attractive): “The garden was filled with lovely flowers that attracted butterflies.”
• Adjective (informal): “The food at the restaurant was simply lovely – especially the pasta dish.”

Phrases

• “Lovely day”: Refers to a particularly beautiful or enjoyable day weather-wise or otherwise.
• “Have a lovely day”: A common expression used to wish someone a pleasant day ahead.
• “A sight for sore eyes”: An idiomatic expression meaning something or someone very pleasing or lovely to look at after a period of difficulty or strain.

Synonyms

• Beautiful
• Attractive
• Charming
• Delightful
• Enchanting
• Stunning
• Pretty
• Adorable
• Exquisite
• Splendid