Definition of "lovely" in English

adjective

1. Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.

   • It's a lovely day and the sun is shining.
   • The music box plays a lovely melody.
   • The castle garden enchants visitors with its lovely blooms.

2. Nice; wonderful.

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

3. (obsolete) Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.

4. (obsolete) Loving, filled with love.

noun

1. (informal) An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.

   • a calendar depicting young lovelies in bikinis

2. Term of fond address.

   • Goodbye, my lovely.

3. A lovely object.

adverb

1. (informal) In a lovely fashion or manner; beautifully.

adjective

1. (archaic) Worthy of praise.