lovely

From Middle English 'loveli', from 'love' + '-ly'.

ADJ (1)
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Synonyms beautiful formal , charming , delightful
Antonyms ugly , unpleasant

Something or someone that is very beautiful or pleasing in appearance, character, or sensation; delightful.

  • What a lovely day for a picnic! — The day is pleasant and enjoyable.
  • She looked absolutely lovely in her new dress. — She looked very beautiful and attractive.
  • We had a lovely time at the concert last night. — The experience at the concert was very delightful and enjoyable.
ADV (1)
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Antonyms badly

In a very pleasant, delightful, or satisfactory manner; wonderfully.

  • The plan worked lovely, just as we hoped. — The plan succeeded perfectly and satisfactorily.
  • They got on lovely during their trip. — They got along very well and pleasantly during their trip.
  • The children behaved lovely at the party. — The children behaved very well and charmingly at the party.