- (superl.) Very pleasing; -- applied loosely to almost anything which is not grand or merely pretty; as, a lovely view; a lovely valley; a lovely melody.
- (superl.) Loving; tender.
- (adv.) In a manner to please or to excite love.
- (superl.) Having such an appearance as excites or is fitted to excite, love; beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone or manner.
- (superl.) Lovable; amiable; having qualities of any kind which excite or are fitted to excite, love or friendship.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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