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Definitions for: Lovely
[n] a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model
[adj] appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
[adj] lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
Webster (1913) Definition: Love"ly, a. [Compar. Lovelier; superl. Loveliest.]
[AS. luflic.]
1. Having such an appearance as excites, or is fitted to
excite, love; beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form,
looks, tone, or manner. ``Lovely to look on.'' --Piers
Plowman.
Not one so fair of face, of speech so lovely.
--Robert of
Brunne.
If I had such a tire, this face of mine Were full as
lovely as is this of hers. --Shak.
2. Lovable; amiable; having qualities of any kind which
excite, or are fitted to excite, love or friendship.
A most lovely gentlemanlike man. --Shak.
3. Loving; tender. [Obs.] ``A lovely kiss.'' --Shak.
Many a lovely look on them he cast. --Chaucer.
4. Very pleasing; -- applied loosely to almost anything which
is not grand or merely pretty; as, a lovely view; a lovely
valley; a lovely melody.
Indeed these fields Are lovely, lovelier not the
Elysian lawns. --Tennyson.
Syn: Beautiful; charming; delightful; delectable; enchanting;
lovable; amiable.
Love"ly, adv.
In a manner to please, or to excite love. [Obs. or R.]
--Tyndale.
Synonyms: adorable, beautiful, cover girl, endearing, lovable, loveable, pin-up
See Also: photographer's model
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