Lovely
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Very nice, pleasant.
非常好的，令人愉快的。
Muy bonito, agradable.
とても素敵、心地よい。
매우 좋은, 기분 좋은.
British favorite—warm approval for people, things, or situations.
英国人最爱用的词——对人、事物或情况表示温暖的赞同。
Favorito de los británicos: aprobación cálida para personas, cosas o situaciones.
イギリス人が大好きな表現。人、物、状況に対する温かい賛辞。
영국인들이 즐겨 쓰는 표현으로, 사람, 사물, 상황에 대한 따뜻한 호감 표현.
Examples
- That's lovely. 那真好。Qué bonito.それは素敵だ。그거 참 좋다.
- Lovely to meet you. 很高兴认识你。Encantado/a de conocerte.お会いできて嬉しいです。만나서 반갑습니다.
- Lovely cuppa. 好喝的茶。Un té estupendo.美味しい紅茶。맛있는 홍차.
Pronunciation
/ˈlʌvli/
Usage Guide
Context: general approval
Tone: warm
✓ Do Say
- Lovely!太好了！¡Qué bonito!素敵！정말 좋다!
✗ Don't Say
- British favorite英国人最爱用的词Favorito de los británicosイギリス人のお気に入りの表現영국인이 즐겨 쓰는 표현
Common Mistakes
- Quintessentially British
Origin & History
From 'love'—something worthy of love/appreciation.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
LovelyThat's lovely
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