Lovely ˈlʌvli Adjective Looked Night Voice Eyes Travelled

• she looked particularly lovely that night.
• he has a lovely voice.
• you've got lovely eyes.
• we travelled through some lovely countryside.

lovely

1. beautiful; attractive
• She looked particularly lovely that night.
• He has a lovely voice.
• You've got lovely eyes.
• We travelled through some lovely countryside.
• She's got an absolutely lovely face.
2. very pleasant; wonderful
• ‘Can I get you anything?’ ‘A cup of tea would be lovely.’
• What a lovely surprise!
• How lovely to see you!
• Isn't it a lovely day?
• We've had a lovely time.
• It's a lovely old farm.
• It's been lovely having you here.
• You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you?
• to smell/taste/sound lovely

Extra Examples

• The cool water felt lovely after being in the hot sun.
• Your idea of a day on the beach sounds lovely.
• a hauntingly lovely melody
• It was a lovely evening—calm and still.
• The weather here is lovely.
3. very kind, generous and friendly
• Her mother was a lovely woman.
• He is a lovely little boy.
• She is a lovely old lady and always full of laughter.
4. used when you are emphasizing that something is good because of the quality mentioned
• It's lovely and warm in here.

Word Origin

• Old English luflic (see love, -ly).