Meaning & use

lovely

adjective·Everyday

Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable in appearance or character.

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We had a lovely afternoon walking through the garden in full bloom.

She is a lovely person who always makes newcomers feel welcome.

A note on using this word

Lovely is common in British English as a general term of approval for almost anything pleasant, not only physical beauty.

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