lovely

I UK [ˈlʌvlɪ] / US adjective
Word forms "lovely":
adjective lovely comparative lovelier superlative loveliest
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1) very attractive

a city surrounded by lovely countryside

She had lovely hair.

2) enjoyable, or pleasant

We've had a lovely evening.

What a lovely surprise!

it's lovely to do something:

It's lovely to see you again.

it's lovely doing something:

It's lovely living so close to the sea.

a) informal used for saying you are pleased about something

Can I borrow your pen? Lovely, thanks.

Just put it there. That's lovely.

"We'll see you later." "Lovely."

b) used about something that you are annoyed about

Oh, lovely! Dirt all over the floor!

3)

a) kind, pleasant, and easy to like

He's a lovely little boy.

b) used about kind things that people do

She wrote me a lovely letter when my grandfather died.

It was lovely of her to offer to help.

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lovely and... — British used for emphasizing the pleasant quality that something has

The water was lovely and warm.

Derived word:
loveliness
noun uncountable
II UK [ˈlʌvlɪ] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "lovely":
singular lovely plural lovelies informal old-fashioned

an attractive woman