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loverly

American  
[luhv-er-lee] / ˈlʌv ər li /

adjective

  1. like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a lover; loverlike.


Etymology

Origin of loverly

First recorded in 1870–75; lover + -ly

Example Sentences

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Still, how loverly to watch Carly Bawden making a star of herself.

From The Guardian • Dec. 23, 2012

A packed house at the Royal Albert Hall had a "loverly" time on Saturday as classic musical My Fair Lady had its first performance at the BBC Proms.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2012

Now comes word that the twosome is loverly again.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pierre and Raymond decided that life was, at last, loverly.

From Time Magazine Archive

“You’ve had a loverly afternoon for your drive, dear,” said her mother, as respectfully as if the whole twelve had come.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott