lovesome

adjective

ˈləv-səm How to pronounce lovesome (audio)
Definition of lovesomenext
1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved a lovesome child that any couple would eagerly adopt

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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at the kind of young and lovesome woman that any man would want for a wife

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesome
  1. adorable
  2. beautiful
  3. dear
  4. lovely
  5. sweet
  6. gorgeous
  7. loved
  8. cute
Adjective
  • The two sides can also be snapped together to form a small top handle that’s adorable for nighttime events.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Preternaturally poised and absolutely adorable, Arlo seems genetically engineered to fit into Peter’s chaotic life and thrive.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Michael Kamen did this beautiful piece for the biggest battle of the movie, which was really low-key and very sad and drawn out, almost like slow motion, and put against the action.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The beautiful thing concerned an eighty-seven-year-old problem, the Jacobian conjecture.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • In a dear-colleague letter to Democratic lawmakers officially kicking off his speakership bid, Jeffries hinted at additional legislative items.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Funny, Cecily Brown had told me that one of her dealers and a dear friend, Stefania Bortolami, gives her artist friends pajamas from Rome for Christmas.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The musician first revealed that Delaney was expecting her first baby with a sweet post in April.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • The dress had a gold backdrop with plenty of metallic hues blended into the swirling pattern, varying shades of silver appearing along the fabric for a gorgeous foil-like motif.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • This chocolate brown suede is gorgeous for the season, and the gold hardware is super striking.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Closet Confidential Shop for pre-loved designer fashions, accessories and more to benefit Dress for Success Georgia’s work to help women across the state move forward in their careers and lives.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The tasks that OpenAI is testing can vary widely — from apartment hunting to caring for a loved one.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • At their on-screen meet cute, Apatow hands Bamford $500 cash just to pitch her on her own documentary.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The showstopper is a very cute idea where each baker has to make a dessert cart with at least three classic desserts on it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cute
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