lovely

UK
/ˈlʌv.li/
US
/ˈlʌv.li/

Translations

lovelyadjective
lovelier
Comp.
loveliest
Super.
She wore a lovely dress to the party.
Она надела прекрасное платье на вечеринку.
He has a lovely smile.
У него милый улыбка.
It was a lovely day at the beach.
Это был чудесный день на пляже.
lovelynoun
lovelies
pl
UK
/ˈlʌv.li/
US
/ˈlʌv.li/
Countable informal noun meaning an attractive or pleasant person or thing.
lovelyadverb
Informal, chiefly British; used after verbs to mean ‘well’ or ‘delightfully’.
lovelyinterjection
Used as an exclamation to express approval, pleasure, or agreement.

Definitions

lovelyadjective
Delightful or highly pleasing in appearance or manner.
The garden was filled with lovely flowers that brightened the entire neighborhood.
Very enjoyable or pleasant.
We had a lovely time at the beach, soaking up the sun and playing in the waves.
Charming or endearing in a way that evokes affection.
She has a lovely smile that lights up the room.
Used ironically to refer to something undesirable or frustrating.
Lovely—now the car won’t start.
lovelynoun
An attractive or delightful person or thing.
Come and meet my new kitten—she's an absolute lovely.
A term of endearment used when addressing someone, especially a woman.
Can I take your coat, lovely?
lovelyadverb
In a pleasing, delightful, or satisfactory manner.
The sauce turned out lovely after simmering for an hour.
lovelyinterjection
Used to express satisfaction, delight, or agreement.
—Here's the schedule you asked for. —Lovely!
Used ironically to express irritation or disapproval.
Lovely! They forgot our reservation again.