英語

loveliness

gb/lˈʌvlɪns/ us/lˈʌvlɪns/
B2 英語
~ 6700
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 property
1

the quality of great physical beauty

The quality of being very beautiful to look at.

用法パターン: the loveliness of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use "loveliness" in places where native speakers would more naturally say "beauty" (e.g., "the beauty of the city" is more common than "the loveliness of the city"). Also, some mix up the noun "loveliness" with the adjective "lovely": we say "her loveliness" (noun) but "she is lovely" (adjective), not *"she is loveliness".
類義語
beauty (The most common and general word; slightly more neutral and frequent in everyday language than "loveliness".) | attractiveness (Stresses being pleasing or appealing, but can sound more neutral or less emotional than "loveliness".) | prettiness (Often suggests a lighter, more delicate kind of beauty and can sound less strong than "loveliness".)
対義語
ugliness (Direct opposite, describing something very unpleasant or unattractive to look at.) | plainness (Suggests a lack of striking or special beauty, rather than strong negative appearance.)
コロケーション
the loveliness of nature |the loveliness of her face |natural loveliness |simple loveliness |quiet loveliness |timeless loveliness
テーマ
appearance |emotions |art |nature |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
例文
  • We all fell silent, moved by the sheer loveliness of the sunset over the lake.
  • Her natural loveliness shone through, even without any makeup at all.
  • The photographer tried to capture the quiet loveliness of the old village streets.
  • In spring, the garden reaches a level of loveliness that takes your breath away.
学習者向け例文
  • Everyone talked about the loveliness of the view from the hill.
  • His eyes had a special loveliness in the morning light.
  • The loveliness of the old church made her stop and stare.
  • They were surprised by the loveliness of the small town.
  • We enjoyed the loveliness of the park in summer.
名詞 C1 property
2

gentle charm or pleasant nature

A warm, gentle, and kind quality in a person or in the feeling of a place or moment.

用法パターン: the loveliness of [someone/something]'s [character/voice/manner]
よくある間違い:
Learners may think "loveliness" always describes physical beauty. In this sense, it describes a kind, warm, or gentle quality, especially in someone’s character or in the feeling of a situation, so using it only for looks would miss this emotional meaning.
類義語
charm (Highlights a pleasing or attractive quality that makes people like someone or something; slightly broader and more common than this sense of "loveliness".) | sweetness (Emphasizes gentle, kind behavior or nature; often more informal and focused on personality.) | grace (Suggests elegance and ease in behavior or manner, often with a calm, moral, or spiritual tone.)
対義語
harshness (Opposite in describing a hard, unkind, or unpleasant quality in behavior or atmosphere.) | cruelty (Opposite in terms of moral quality, describing deliberately unkind or hurtful behavior.)
コロケーション
inner loveliness |the loveliness of her character |the loveliness of his spirit |the quiet loveliness of the moment
テーマ
emotions |relationships |personality |core_vocabulary
例文
  • What moved me most was the quiet loveliness of her character, not just her appearance.
  • There was a special loveliness in the way he spoke to the children, so patient and kind.
  • The film captures the simple loveliness of everyday family life.
  • Over time, he came to value the inner loveliness of her spirit more than any physical beauty.
学習者向け例文
  • We all liked the loveliness of her kind personality.
  • His loveliness toward the old man made everyone smile.
  • The loveliness of their simple family life touched me.
  • I will never forget the loveliness of that peaceful evening together.
文法
辞書形
loveliness
IPA
GB/lˈʌvlɪns/
US/lˈʌvlɪns/
音節・強勢
love - li - ness (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (love)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: loveliness
  • Plural: loveliness
関連語
Core family
love noun A2 lovely adjective A2
Related words
loving adjective lovingly adverb B1 lovable adjective lover noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
loveless adjective unloved adjective unlovable adjective
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