See Also: lovely(1)(dictionary)
lovely(2)(dictionary)
lovely(dictionary)

lovely(2) (iou)



lovely adverb. Now only poet. & non-standard. OE.
[from LOVE noun + -LY2.]
Lovingly, affectionately. OE-L16.
Lovably, beautifully; in a lovely manner, delightfully, excellently, commendably. LME.
A. E. Housman How clear, how lovely bright. C. Fremlin Your mummy has taught you to eat up lovely.