Synonyms for

Lovely

Verb / ˈlʌvli: / Another word for lovely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is attractive, beautiful, or pleasing.

Synonyms & similar words

adorable endearing covergirl pinup beautiful charming delightful enchanting gorgeous handsome pleasant pretty radiant splendid wonderful alluring appealing attractive captivating divine exquisite fascinating graceful lovable

Synonyms by register

Formal

attractive appealing charming delightful

Informal

cute sweet nice great

Literary

fair comely beauteous

Antonyms

ugly unpleasant hideous awful disagreeable repulsive

Common collocations

  • lovely day
  • lovely weather
  • lovely to see you
  • lovely home
  • lovely smile
  • lovely meal
  • lovely gift

Word family

noun loveliness
adjective lovely
adverb lovingly

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something aesthetically pleasing or enjoyable. Can also be used to describe a person's character or disposition.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers in the garden look lovely.
  2. She sang a lovely song to her mother.
  3. He gave his girlfriend a lovely necklace for her birthday.
  4. The sunset was simply lovely.
  5. The little girl had a lovely smile on her face.

Quotes

  • A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together. - Garrison Keillor
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. - Coco Chanel

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