How do you spell lovely correctly?
“lovely – correct spelling.” Grammar.com.
What does lovely mean to a girl?
If you describe someone or something as lovely, you mean that they are very beautiful and therefore pleasing to look at or listen to. You look lovely, Marcia. He had a lovely voice. Synonyms: beautiful, appealing, attractive, charming More Synonyms of lovely.
How do you use the word lovely?
Adjective She was wearing a lovely dress. a lovely bouquet of flowers The song has a lovely melody. The hotel has a lovely view. We enjoyed a lovely dinner.
What is the full meaning of lovely?
1. adjective. If you describe someone or something as lovely, you mean that they are very beautiful and therefore pleasing to look at or listen to. [mainly British] You look lovely, Marcia.
Is lovely a British word?
According to Dailymail article, “lovely” is very British. I am now wondering whether it is common in the USA. If not, in what contexts do Americans use it? I’ve heard a few Americans use it when they’re trying to imitate Brits.
What type of word is lovely?
Lovely can be a noun or an adjective.
What can I say instead of lovely?
lovely
- alluring.
- beautiful.
- captivating.
- charming.
- delicate.
- delicious.
- delightful.
- enchanting.
Can you call a guy lovely?
Can You Call a Guy Lovely? If you think a guy is lovely, you should call him lovely – it’s a compliment and is going to make him feel great. If you’re concerned about him taking it the wrong way and thinking that you’re interested in him, you can still use the word lovely.
Can I say lovely to a man?
used to describe a person who is kind, friendly, and pleasant to be with: He’s a lovely guy.
Does lovely mean in love?
The definition of lovely is someone or something attractive or inspires love. An example of lovely is a beautiful day. Beautiful especially in a pleasing or charming way.
Is Lovely used in America?
American English speakers tend to use the word to mean that something is beautiful, or nice, particularly another person (for example “you look lovely” or “she is lovely”).
Why do British say lovely so much?
Lovely! Used to describe people, lovely sits alongside fine, nice, and so on in an extremely complex category of words. Lovely can be used perfectly plainly to describe kindness and geniality and won’t be mistaken for anything else where more lascivious meaning would be inappropriate.
What does Hello lovely mean?
[ as form of address ] UK informal. used as a friendly form of address: Hello, lovely. Good to have you home.
How do you describe a lovely person?
Here are some words to describe someone you love: affectionate, affable, attentive, amicable, brave, caring, considerate, cheerful, easygoing, faithful, forgiving, gentle, good listener, honest, heartfelt, kind and humorous.
What’s a word deeper than love?
adore, caress, dote (on), idolize, worship.
What are attractive words?
alluring, beautiful, charming, engaging, enticing, fair, glamorous, good-looking, gorgeous, handsome, interesting, inviting, lovely, pleasant, pleasing, tempting, adorable, agreeable, beckoning, bewitching.
What do boyfriends like being called?
One of the best things that you can call your boyfriend, or even a platonic friend, is handsome. When you call a guy handsome in a romantic relationship, then it makes them feel good about themselves. It also reinforces your relationship because it tells them that you find them physically attractive.
What makes a lovely person?
A lovely person has a good heart, hands down. They’re empathetic and aware of how other people are feeling and how they can help. Here are two things to get started on the one-way train to thoughtfulness: The next conversation you have, ask someone how they are.
Can you say lovely to a man?
American men don’t often use the word “lovely” be it figuratively or actually. An American man will typically use “nice, great, cool, fine,” almost any word BUT lovely. An exception might be a man paying his wife a sincere compliment, “You look lovely tonight, baby.”
What kind of word is lovely?
From the Old English luflic “affectionate, loveable,” comes lovely, an adjective that describes a person’s or thing’s attractiveness. Find the word love in there — it’s something so attractive you can’t help but love it. Lovely can also refer to something delightful.
What can I say instead of Babe?
babe
- darling. Hello, darling!
- love. Don’t cry, my love.
- baby (informal) You have to wake up now, baby.
- dear. Yes, my dear.
- dearest. What’s wrong, my dearest?
- honey.
- sweetheart. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
- sweetie (informal)
What do British guys call their girlfriends?
British terms of endearment: ‘Sweetheart’, ‘love’, ‘darling’…
Can you call a man lovely?
What do guys mean by lovely?
What is another word for lovely?
synonyms for lovely
- alluring.
- beautiful.
- captivating.
- charming.
- delicate.
- delicious.
- delightful.
- enchanting.