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Lovely Looked Night ˈlʌvli It’s She’s Adjective Bre
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lovely |
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BrE / ˈlʌvli / NAmE / ˈlʌvli / |
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- lovely countryside/eyes/flowers
- she looked particularly lovely that night.
- he has a lovely voice.
- she looked stunningly beautiful that night.
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lovely(adjective)BrE / ˈlʌvli / NAmE / ˈlʌvli / - beautiful; attractive
- lovely countryside/eyes/flowers
- She looked particularly lovely that night.
- He has a lovely voice.
- She looked stunningly beautiful that night.
- She’s got a very pretty face.
- He was described as ‘tall, dark and handsome’.
- She’s a very attractive woman.
- She looked particularly lovely that night.
- She arrived with a very good-looking man.
- You look gorgeous!
- very enjoyable and 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?
- We had a wonderful time last night.
- The weather was absolutely wonderful.
- What a lovely day! (= the weather is very good)
- It’s been lovely having you here.
- a delightful little fishing village
- very kind, generous and friendly
- Her mother was a lovely woman.
- used when you are emphasizing that something is good because of the quality mentioned
- It's lovely and warm in here.
Extra Examples- She looked really lovely in the blue dress.
- She’s got an absolutely lovely face.
- 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.
- It’s a lovely old farmhouse.
- It’s been lovely having you here.
- It’s lovely and warm in here.
- We had a lovely day.
- We travelled through some lovely countryside.
- You’ve got lovely eyes.
- You’ve got yourself into a lovely mess, haven’t you?
- a lovely cool drink
Word Origin- Old English luflic (see love, -ly).
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