lovely and

phrase

British
: so as to give pleasure and enjoyment : pleasingly
Isn't the coffee lovely and hot!

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The honey-soy glaze is lovely and has a surprise (to me at least) ingredient. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 The blue-gray floors are lovely and reminiscent of a recent favorite around here — Robert Frank’s former studio on Bleecker Street. Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026 The Admiral Schley’s High Ball is a lovely and disarming drink, the bright fruit of the pineapple teasing out the honeyed brightness of the dessert wine, with the mild oak from the Irish Whiskey providing structure, a kind of a gentle but present backbone. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026 Under Lin-Manuel Miranda’s direction, the film is a lovely and compelling exploration of the artist’s journey with a top-notch lead performance from Andrew Garfield. Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovely and

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“Lovely and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovely%20and. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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