lovely
gb/lˈʌvli/ us/lˈʌvli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1600
szép, gyönyörű, kellemes, remek, kedves, drágám, kedvesem, édesem
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is lovely
She wore a lovely blue dress to the party.
Gyönyörű kék ruhát vett fel a partira.
The garden is especially lovely in the spring.
A kert tavasszal különösen szép.
What a lovely view from your balcony!
Učební příklady
This is a lovely house.
Ez egy szép ház.
She has a lovely face.
Szép arca van.
It is a lovely park.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lovely' with 'loveable'. 'Lovely' means beautiful or pleasant, while 'loveable' means easy to love because of personality.
Význam
very attractive in appearance
Kolokace
lovely smile
|lovely dress
|lovely view
|lovely day
Synonyma
beautiful (Often stronger and more formal; lovely can sound warmer or more personal.)
Antonyma
ugly (Direct opposite in terms of physical attractiveness.)
Témata
appearance
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Looking very nice or beautiful.
Attractive in a way that is pleasing to the eye.
A2
2
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is lovely
We had a lovely time at the picnic.
Remekül éreztük magunkat a pikniken.
It was such a lovely afternoon by the lake.
Olyan kellemes délután volt a tóparton.
Thanks for the lovely dinner last night.
Učební příklady
We had a lovely day at the beach.
Remek napot töltöttünk a strandon.
It is lovely weather today.
Ma nagyon kellemes az idő.
The party was lovely.
Častá chyba:
Some learners overuse 'lovely' in formal writing; in formal contexts, 'pleasant' or 'enjoyable' may be preferred.
Význam
very pleasant or enjoyable
Kolokace
lovely time
|lovely meal
|lovely evening
|lovely weather
Synonyma
delightful (More formal; similar meaning of giving great pleasure.)
Antonyma
unpleasant (Opposite in terms of causing discomfort or dislike.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Making you feel happy and comfortable.
Very enjoyable, pleasant, or delightful in nature.
B1
INFORMAL
3
kedves
A1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is lovely to [someone]
She’s such a lovely person to work with.
Nagyon kedves ember, jó vele dolgozni.
You’ve been absolutely lovely to me since I arrived.
Amióta megérkeztem, végig nagyon kedves voltál velem.
He’s always lovely with the kids.
Učební příklady
My teacher is very lovely to us.
A tanárom nagyon kedves velünk.
She is a lovely friend.
Ő egy nagyon kedves barátnő.
They are lovely people.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical attractiveness; here it refers to personality and actions.
Význam
kind and thoughtful in behavior
Kolokace
lovely person
|lovely friend
|lovely host
Synonyma
kind (More general; 'lovely' here adds warmth and affection.)
Antonyma
rude (Opposite in terms of manner and politeness.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Being very nice and friendly to other people.
Acting in a way that is friendly, caring, or considerate.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
4
Vzorec užití:
Hello, [lovely]! / Thanks, [lovely]!
Thanks for helping me, lovely.
Köszönöm, hogy segítettél, drágám.
Morning, lovely! Did you sleep well?
Jó reggelt, drágám! Jól aludtál?
You all right, lovely?
Učební příklady
Hello, lovely! How are you?
Szia, drágám! Hogy vagy?
Thank you, lovely.
Köszönöm, drágám.
Good night, lovely.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this usage is more common in British English and can sound unusual in American English.
Význam
affectionate term for someone liked
Synonyma
darling ('Darling' is more intimate; 'lovely' can be friendly as well as romantic.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|communication
Definice
A sweet name you call someone you like or love.
An affectionate way of addressing someone you like or love, often used in British English.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lovely
IPA
GB/lˈʌvli/
US/lˈʌvli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lovely (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (lovely)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: lovely
- Comparative: lovelier
- Superlative: loveliest
Noun
- Base: lovely
- Plural: lovelies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
lovelies
noun
lovelier
adjective
loveliest
adjective
Core family
love
noun A2
loving
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
loveless
adjective
unlovely
adjective
unlovable
adjective
Advanced or less common
loveliness
noun B2
beloved
adjective B2
Výrazy
isn't that lovely?
1/ˈɪzənt ðˈæt lˈʌvli ‖/
fixed phrase
asking if something is nice/pleasant
A question to check if someone agrees that something is nice.
Příklady
- The sun is shining—oh, isn't that lovely?
- Isn't that lovely? They sent us flowers.
lovely jubbly
1/lˈʌvli d͡ʒˈʌbli/
fixed phrase
informal
British slang for great satisfaction/pleasure
A British slang phrase meaning very good or very pleasing.
Příklady
- We got the tickets for free—lovely jubbly!
- Lovely jubbly! That’s exactly what I wanted.
my lovely
1/mˈaɪ lˈʌvli/
fixed phrase
informal
affectionate way to refer to someone liked/loved
A sweet way to call someone you like or love.
Příklady
- Come here, my lovely, and sit down.
- Good morning, my lovely.