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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He made the most of this connection, flying the Welsh flag and ingratiating himself with locals, who fell for the charms of "this lovely man".
From BBC
There’s a lovely recent phenomenon of the United States exceeding the gloomy economic forecasts of people who get paid to issue economic forecasts.
"It was lovely to see England win at the MCG. I've got fond memories of sharing the moment with Josh in 2010."
From BBC
"It is really not worth it that momentary feeling of 'oh yes my skin looks lovely and tanned'. It doesn't last. It's literally a moment," she said.
From BBC
Her mom had since passed, and though this lovely lady from Wisconsin had donated most of her mother’s clothing, she couldn’t bring herself to give away that item—hence how it ended up on Poshmark.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
