We use 'lovely' to say something looks very nice or beautiful. It can describe people, things, or places. It shows that something makes you happy or feel good.
She wore a lovely red dress.
It is a lovely sunny day.
'Lovely' can show that you liked something or had fun. It is used to say that an experience or event was very good or nice.
We had a lovely time at the park.
That was a lovely meal thank you.
'Lovely' can be a friendly, kind word used to talk to someone. It is often said to children or people you like in a nice way. It shows warmth or care.
Hello, lovely! How are you today?
Come here, lovely, and sit down please.
'Lovely' can be used to show you are happy or pleased about something that happened. It often shows surprise and excitement in informal talk.
Lovely! You finished your work early.
Lovely, we can go out now.
'Lovely' can mean that someone is very kind, friendly, or gentle. It shows you like their good behavior or character.
She is a lovely person to talk to.
He gave a lovely smile to the child.
In British slang, ‘lovely’ can sometimes be used as a noun to mean a man or a guy. This usage is informal and less common, usually as a friendly or familiar term.
He’s a lovely, always ready to help.
That lovely gave me directions.
'Lovely' can be a short exclamation to show you are surprised or sometimes annoyed. Tone and context can change it from polite to ironic or sarcastic.
Lovely! Now the car is broken.
Oh, lovely, it’s raining again.
