/ˈlʌvli/

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Meaning

Very nice, pretty or pleasing.

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Word origin

From Old English luflic, made from lufu, meaning love.

Origin
Old English
Root
luflic
English cognates
love

Examples

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"Lovely" means very nice.

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"Lovely" here means pretty to look at.

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"Lovely" can describe kind people too.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: lovely, gasp, track and 7 more words.