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lovely

Pronunciation: [ˈlʌvli]

Word

Learn how to use lovely in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something is very pleasing to look at or nice in a kind way. If you see a pretty flower or a friendly person, you might think they are lovely.

Example

The garden is filled with lovely flowers that brighten up the day.

Example

The weather today is not lovely; it's cold and rainy.

Example

Isn't that sunset lovely with all the beautiful colors?

Context: “feelings”

(adjective) when something makes you feel happy or warm inside. You might feel lovely when someone gives you a compliment or when you are with good friends.

Example

She felt lovely after receiving kind words from her teacher.

Example

He didn't feel lovely when he was left out of the game.

Example

What makes you feel lovely about today?

Context: “character”

(adjective) when a person is very kind and pleasant. If someone is nice to you, you can say they have a lovely personality.

Example

She is a lovely person who always helps others.

Example

His rude behavior made him seem less lovely to everyone.

Example

Do you think he's a lovely person to spend time with?

How to pronounce lovely

Pronunciation: [ˈlʌvli]

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