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love·ly / ˈləvlē/ • adj. (-li·er, -li·est) exquisitely beautiful: you have lovely eyes lovely views. ∎ inf. very pleasant or enjoyable; delightful: we've had a lovely day she's a lovely person.• n. (pl. -lies) inf. a glamorous woman or girl: a bevy of rock lovelies.DERIVATIVES: love·li·ly / -ləlē/ adv.love·li·ness n.