lovely
Usage
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Something or someone that is lovely is attractive in a warm and endearing way: a lovely smile. That which is beautiful has perfection of form, color, etc., or noble and spiritual qualities: a beautiful landscape, a beautiful woman. Handsome often implies stateliness or pleasing proportion and symmetry: a handsome man. Pretty implies a moderate but noticeable beauty, emphasizing gracefulness or delicacy: a pretty flower.
Example Sentences
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“Furious at the coverage,” Aaron narrates the story, “Diahann asked me, ‘Why don’t they print the lovely things I have to say about Xavier?’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"Sadie was always so pleasant to deal with, always full of fun, such a lovely lady and also just a real character here in Portrush."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
It’s a lovely scene, albeit clouded by despair.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
It’s not gritty and harsh, but rather stunning and lovely — an eerie contrast to the terror and bloodshed of the day itself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“My law-abiding friends and I were on a lovely morning stroll,” the Rougarou says.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing lovely
Call of Beauty: Synonyms for "Beautiful"
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"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
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