LOVEY-DOVEY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

lovey-dovey

adjective

ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife

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Recent Examples of lovey-dovey 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 Here are a slew of other lovey-dovey events happening between Feb. 13 and 15, with a focus on live stage shows and shows that made Valentine’s Day or love in general a theme of the event. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 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 On the one hand, breastfeeding sparks a surge of lovey-dovey oxytocin, a feel-good hormone released with skin-to-skin contact; but on the other hand, producing breastmilk hinges on a hefty amount of prolactin, a hormone that keeps your estrogen and progesterone levels low, Dr. Oreck says. —

Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Jan. 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 To mark her one year anniversary with Pelphrey in April 2023, Cuoco shared two lovey-dovey photos — including one with a newborn Matilda. —

Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well. —

Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025

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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.

— Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026