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lovely

/ˈlʌvli/
noun
  1. An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.

    "a calendar depicting young lovelies in bikinis"

    Similar: darling, pretty

  2. Term of fond address.

    "Goodbye, my lovely."

  3. A lovely object.

Synonymsdarling, pretty
adjective
  1. Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.

    "It's a lovely day and the sun is shining."

  2. Very nice, wonderful.

    "It would be lovely to have a little more money to spend."

  3. Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.

Synonymsbeautiful, charming, lovable, lovesome, loving
adverb
  1. In a lovely fashion or manner; beautifully.

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