adjective

lovely

Translation

lovely, beautiful, delightful, charming

Examples

What a lovely day!

She has a lovely smile.

We had a lovely time at the party.

Grammar Patterns

((noun)) lovely (noun) What a lovely day!

Similar Words

Synonyms: beautiful, charming, delightful; Antonyms: horrible, unpleasant

Etymology

From Old English 'luflic' meaning 'amiable, lovable'. Formed from 'love' + '-ly' (adjective-forming suffix).

Memory Tips

Think of something you 'love' – it is 'lovely'. It's used more frequently and for a wider range of things in British English than in American English.