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Good afternoon ! i would like to ask about using of word 'lovely' .Can it be used with the meaning 'fine,wonderful,good' ?I just got pondered in thoughts,or this word is used only in the meaning of 'beautiful ,beloved etc ' and i put people in confused feelings =)) ? sorry for silly question and thanks a lot
warmest wishes,Li
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The word "lovely" can be used as loosely as you like. You can say that Pavlyuchenko scored on a lovely header. You can have a lovely plate of pirozhki for lunch.

  • The word "lovely" can be used as loosely as you like.
  • You can say that Pavlyuchenko scored on a lovely header.
  • You can have a lovely plate of pirozhki for lunch.
  • You can have a lovely time watching Uncle Vanya .
  • You can also use "lovely" alone ironically as a mild expression of dismay.
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The word "lovely" can be used as loosely as you like. You can say that Pavlyuchenko scored on a lovely header. You can have a lovely plate of pirozhki for lunch. You can have a lovely time watching Uncle Vanya.

You can also use "lovely" alone ironically as a mild expression of dismay. For example, if someone tells you that you've missed the bus, and the next bus does not come for a
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thank you very much Enoon ! =)
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Hi, I think this word is similar to charming, if I'm wrong somebody tell me pleasse.

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