lovey-dovey
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lovey-dovey
1810–20; originally affectionate term of address; see love, dove 1, -ey 2
Example Sentences
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It began with an offhand remark: “Why aren’t you lovey-dovey anymore?” de Blasio, the former New York City mayor, asked, according to McCray, his wife.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
In November 2021, Pratt shared a photo of Schwarzenegger beaming at him and penned a lovey-dovey caption praising her for everything she’s “given” him — including their “healthy” newborn daughter, Lyla.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2022
It's kitchen tech week on "The Julia Child Challenge," a theme that provides a welcome break from the lovey-dovey overload of the cooking competition's first two episodes.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2022
Does he also make lovey-dovey posts about you?
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2022
When I told Amaka that I do this, she teased me in her reply about being lovey-dovey with Father Amadi and then drew a smiling face.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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