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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

And why stand in the hot sun all day when Her Majesty looks so loverly on TV?

From Time Magazine Archive

London's loverly squares and parks were turned into unofficial dumps.

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