lovely and
idiom
British
: so as to give pleasure and enjoyment : pleasingly
Isn't the coffee lovely and hot!
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The atmosphere is also lovely and unpretentious.
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
To me, there are few things more peaceful, lovely and satisfying than a crisp sunny day outdoors enjoying fresh snow.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Léoh was so lovely and so great to work with, and so is Eden.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The buttermilk biscuit — lovely and light — comes out sliced in half and toasted.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
To me, there are few things more peaceful, lovely and satisfying than a crisp sunny day outdoors enjoying fresh snow.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Léoh was so lovely and so great to work with, and so is Eden.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The buttermilk biscuit — lovely and light — comes out sliced in half and toasted.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Lovely and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovely%20and. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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