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. cute
  8. precious
Adjective
  • Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.
    Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Social media users can't get enough of their adorable antics, leading to more than 17.9 million views and 2.3 million likes on the TikTok video so far.
    Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Replacing a drab sky with a beautiful one used to be a many-step process involving manual masking and layers.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • What is your recommendation for declining an invitation from the sibling of a very dear (and very sensitive) friend?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Billie’s character opens up a whole new world of relatability for new viewers and representation that was so dear to me as a young Latina when watching Alex and the rest of the Russos in Wizards of Waverly Place.
    Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.
    Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Grande, 32, recently shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend and grandmother.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • For those looking to glamorize their coat closets, all eyes are on one gorgeous, leather trench from Rosetta Getty and a cute, faux-fur from Proenza Schouler.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Joe Goddard get together for their gorgeous three-track collaborative EP, Neptunes.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • There are also a number of great stocking stuffers available right now, like cute Ankle Socks (just $8) or a travel-ready Leather Card Case With Magnet (only $13).
    Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Lisa Says Gah, the Bow Pant, $148 For the friend with flair, these mesh lacrosse pants are the perfect balance of comfortable and cute.
    Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The pagoda is filled with precious statues, including a wooden Shakyamuni Buddha covered with gold paint.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Another year in the books, another one of your precious few winters on Earth that’s just memories now.
    Frederick Dreier and Adam Roy, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of precious
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