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The definition of lovely is someone or something attractive or inspires love.

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An example of lovely is a beautiful day.

See lovely in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective lovelier, loveliest

having those qualities that inspire love, affection, or admiration; specif.,

beautiful; exquisite
morally or spiritually attractive; gracious
Informal highly enjoyable: a lovely party

Origin: ME luvelich < OE luflic

noun pl. lovelies

Informal a lovely person or thing; esp., a beautiful young woman

Related Forms:

lovelily adverb
loveliness noun

See lovely in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective love·li·er, love·li·est

Full of love; loving.
Inspiring love or affection.
Having beauty that appeals to the emotions as well as to the eye. See Synonyms at beautiful.
Enjoyable; delightful.

noun pl. love·lies

A beautiful person, especially a woman.
A lovely object.

Related Forms:

loveˈli·ness noun

loveˈly adverb

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