loverly

[ luhv-er-lee ]

adjective

1. like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a lover; loverlike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loverly¹

First recorded in 1870–75; lover + -ly

Example Sentences

So you can imagine that when I felt the loverly love for Mara, it was ten times more potent because it was the only thing I had for my heart to feel.

From Literature

“You’ve had a loverly afternoon for your drive, dear,” said her mother, as respectfully as if the whole twelve had come.

From Literature

Work Advice: How to help a co-worker whose language skills are less than ‘loverly’

From Washington Post

Ozzy's text to his youngest daughter reads: "It was so loverly seeing you today Toddles it breaks my heart that I couldn't give you a kiss and a hug."

From Fox News

Wouldn’t it be loverly if you could prepare your kids for a lifetime of theatergoing by introducing them at a young age to classic stage composers?

From New York Times