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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It’s a lovely scene, albeit clouded by despair.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
The croissant I ordered was fine, but the atmosphere was lovely — open and airy with a communal wood table inside and green and white bistro chairs outside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The crust that came out of the oven was delicious, with a lovely flavor and great chew.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"I surprised him for his birthday and we had lunch. It was lovely."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“Yes, probably best to rest your legs. It’s a small ship, but so lovely of Gran to book such a large suite, don’t you think?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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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