ILY
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What does ILY mean? ILY stands for I love you. It is used in digital communication (online) as an earnest or playful declaration of affection.ILY is also associated with an American Sign Language sign for I love you.How is ILY pronounced?[ ahy-el-wahy ]What are other forms of ILY?ilyWhat are some other words related to ILY?
- 143
- XOXO
- hugs and kisses
Etymology
Origin of ILY
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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His sister is the focus of the song “ILY,” or “I Love You,” on the record.
From Los Angeles Times
A family member eventually called 911 after finding Hernandez-Casarez and Ily passed out inside a white Ford Expedition parked in front of the family’s Anaheim apartment, according to the district attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times
Officers attempted CPR on Ily before she and her mother were rushed to a hospital.
From Los Angeles Times
Ily was pronounced dead at the medical facility.
From Los Angeles Times
Abbreviations including “LOL” and “ILY” are popular expressions used across the web, and these days chances are you have probably seen “CFBR,” which stands for “commenting for better reach” and appears regularly under posts on LinkedIn.
From Seattle Times
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