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Loveliness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Loveliness is a noun describing the quality of being very attractive or delightful, often in a gentle or pleasing way. It refers to beauty that evokes warmth, charm, or admiration.

loveliness

/ˈlʌvlinəs/ /ˈlʌvlinɪs/

Definition:

The quality of being very attractive or beautiful in appearance or character.

Synonyms:

beauty, charm, grace, attractiveness

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

ugliness, repulsiveness

Common Collocations:

natural loveliness, sheer loveliness, undeniable loveliness

Derivatives:

lovely, loveless, lover

Usage Tips:

Use "loveliness" to describe a pleasing or delightful quality in people, places, or things.

Common Phrases:

sheer loveliness, picture of loveliness, epitome of loveliness

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "loveli," meaning beautiful or pleasing, combined with the suffix "-ness."

Examples:

  • 1. The garden's loveliness took my breath away.
  • 2. Her kindness added to her natural loveliness.
  • 3. The painting captured the loveliness of the countryside perfectly.
  • 4. We admired the sheer loveliness of the sunset.

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