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Lovely
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Lovely
/ˈlʌvli/
Having qualities that are very pleasing or admirable; giving great pleasure or delight to the senses or mind.
Synonyms:
charming
delightful
adorable
attractive
beautiful
Antonyms:
unpleasant
unattractive
ugly
Examples:
What a
lovely
day today!
Her
lovely
dress caught everyone's eye.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English word
luflic
, which means affectionate or lovable, derived from
lufu
meaning love and
lic
meaning -ly.
Usage Statistics:
30 mentions per 1 million words
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