lovely

A2 · Elementary British English

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.

日本語:素敵※

“It was a lovely day for a walk in the park.”

“We spent a lovely afternoon browsing the local markets and sampling traditional pastries with our hosts.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having a kind and friendly personality.

adj. demonstrating a kind, amiable, or morally admirable character.

“Our new neighbours are a lovely couple who helped us move in.”

“She is a lovely person who always goes out of her way to support colleagues during difficult projects.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a person who is very attractive or beautiful.

n. an attractive or beautiful person, often used in a professional or informal context.

Español:hermoso

“The magazine featured several young lovelies on its summer cover.”

“The gala was attended by the city's young lovelies, all dressed in the latest high-fashion designs.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English · Informal

n. a friendly name you call someone you like.

n. a term of endearment or fond address used in informal social interactions.

“Thanks for the help, lovely.”

“The shopkeeper smiled and said, 'That will be five pounds, lovely,' as she handed over the groceries.”

C2 · Proficiency Informal · Dialect

adv. in a very nice or beautiful way.

adv. in a lovely or beautiful manner; functions as a synonym for 'beautifully' in informal registers.

“The children were all dressed up lovely for the wedding.”

“The old piano still plays lovely despite having been neglected in the attic for several decades.”