lovely
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.very beautiful or attractive to look at.
adj.possessing qualities that inspire delight through beauty, harmony, or grace.
Simple“We had a lovely view of the mountains from our hotel window.”
In context“The garden was filled with lovely roses that filled the evening air with a delicate, sweet perfume.”
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
adj.very pleasant, enjoyable, or nice.
adj.highly enjoyable or pleasant in a general sense; often used as a generic positive intensifier in British English.
Simple“It was a lovely day for a walk in the park.”
In context“We spent a lovely afternoon browsing the local markets and sampling traditional pastries with our hosts.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a kind and friendly personality.
adj.demonstrating a kind, amiable, or morally admirable character.
Simple“Our new neighbours are a lovely couple who helped us move in.”
In context“She is a lovely person who always goes out of her way to support colleagues during difficult projects.”
Antonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.a person who is very attractive or beautiful.
n.an attractive or beautiful person, often used in a professional or informal context.
Simple“The magazine featured several young lovelies on its summer cover.”
In context“The gala was attended by the city's young lovelies, all dressed in the latest high-fashion designs.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
- 06 C2 Proficiency
adv.in a very nice or beautiful way.
adv.in a lovely or beautiful manner; functions as a synonym for 'beautifully' in informal registers.
Simple“The children were all dressed up lovely for the wedding.”
In context“The old piano still plays lovely despite having been neglected in the attic for several decades.”
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