lovely
gb/lˈʌvli/ us/lˈʌvli/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1600
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
A2
property
1
very attractive in appearance
Looking very nice or beautiful.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] is lovely
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lovely' with 'loveable'. 'Lovely' means beautiful or pleasant, while 'loveable' means easy to love because of personality.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
beautiful (Often stronger and more formal; lovely can sound warmer or more personal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ugly (Direct opposite in terms of physical attractiveness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
lovely smile
|lovely dress
|lovely view
|lovely day
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She wore a lovely blue dress to the party.
- The garden is especially lovely in the spring.
- What a lovely view from your balcony!
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This is a lovely house.
- She has a lovely face.
- It is a lovely park.
adjective
A2
property
2
very pleasant or enjoyable
Making you feel happy and comfortable.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] is lovely
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners overuse 'lovely' in formal writing; in formal contexts, 'pleasant' or 'enjoyable' may be preferred.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
delightful (More formal; similar meaning of giving great pleasure.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unpleasant (Opposite in terms of causing discomfort or dislike.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
lovely time
|lovely meal
|lovely evening
|lovely weather
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- We had a lovely time at the picnic.
- It was such a lovely afternoon by the lake.
- Thanks for the lovely dinner last night.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We had a lovely day at the beach.
- It is lovely weather today.
- The party was lovely.
adjective
informal
B1
property
3
kind and thoughtful in behavior
Being very nice and friendly to other people.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is lovely to [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical attractiveness; here it refers to personality and actions.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
kind (More general; 'lovely' here adds warmth and affection.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
rude (Opposite in terms of manner and politeness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
lovely person
|lovely friend
|lovely host
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She’s such a lovely person to work with.
- You’ve been absolutely lovely to me since I arrived.
- He’s always lovely with the kids.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- My teacher is very lovely to us.
- She is a lovely friend.
- They are lovely people.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
informal
B2
entity
4
affectionate term for someone liked
A sweet name you call someone you like or love.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
Hello, [lovely]! / Thanks, [lovely]!
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realize this usage is more common in British English and can sound unusual in American English.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
darling ('Darling' is more intimate; 'lovely' can be friendly as well as romantic.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships
|emotions
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- Thanks for helping me, lovely.
- Morning, lovely! Did you sleep well?
- You all right, lovely?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Hello, lovely! How are you?
- Thank you, lovely.
- Good night, lovely.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
lovely
IPA
GB/lˈʌvli/
US/lˈʌvli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
lovely (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (lovely)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: lovely
- Comparative: lovelier
- Superlative: loveliest
Noun
- Base: lovely
- Plural: lovelies
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Come here, my lovely, and sit down.
- Good morning, my lovely.