lovely
|love-ly|
A2
/ˈlʌvli/
beautiful, attractive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lovely' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'luflic', where 'lufu' meant 'love' and '-lic' meant 'like'.
Historical Evolution
'luflic' transformed into the Middle English word 'lovely', and eventually became the modern English word 'lovely'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worthy of love', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'beautiful or attractive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
exquisitely beautiful or attractive.
She wore a lovely dress to the party.
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Adjective 2
very pleasant or enjoyable.
We had a lovely time at the beach.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35