lovely

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective (lovelier, loveliest) HELPNOTE You can also use more lovely and most lovely. (especially BrE) 1 beautiful; attractive: lovely countryside / eyes / flowers * She looked particularly lovely that night. * He has a lovely voice. 2 (informal) very enjoyable and pleasant; wonderful: 'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely' * What a lovely surprise! * How lovely to see you! * Isn't it a lovely day? * We've had a lovely time. * It's a lovely old farm. * It's been lovely having you here. * (ironic) You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? 3 (informal) (of a person) very kind, generous and friendly: Her mother was a lovely woman. HELPNOTE Very lovely is not very common and is only used about the physical appearance of a person or thing. IDIOMS lovely and warm, cold, quiet, etc. (BrE, spoken) used when you are emphasizing that sth is good because of the quality mentioned: It's lovely and warm in here. noun (plural lovelies) (old-fashioned) a beautiful woman