Synonyms of lovey-doveynext
: expressing much love or sentimentality
also : mushy
lovey-doveyness noun

Examples of lovey-dovey in a Sentence

lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Young lovey-dovey couples, wedding parties, and Baby Boomers who can name every scene that flashes across the black-and-white movie screen. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In Miami Beach, Florida, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez are as lovey-dovey as ever during a beach day, while in New York City, Olivia Rodrigo films a new music video featuring ballerina dancers. People Staff, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half. Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 May 2026 However, those not feeling the lovey-dovey vibe of the month don't need to wallow in self-pity. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2026 Gartside tended to lead with the deconstructionist angle on his writing, and most critics seemed to take it as a given that all the lovey-dovey stuff was conceptual cleverness, a way of infiltrating pop and turning its lingua franca in on itself. Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026 For a design that feels less overtly lovey-dovey, try blush-colored polka dots on top of a neutral base, or delicate floral motifs that hint at spring blooms. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026 Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well. Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lovey-dovey was in 1879

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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovey-dovey. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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