LLY
3 synonyms for LLY, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Love you lots, used to sign off a friendly or affectionate text message.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use LLY
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lly x
lly bestie
goodnight lly
Informal, usually lower case, and mostly used between friends and family rather than romantic partners. It is warmer than ily but less serious than saying I love you outright.
Etymology
An initialism of love you lots.
Full origin of LLY →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between LLY and ILY?
ILY spells out I love you and is the more direct of the two. LLY stands for love you lots, which softens it slightly and reads as friendly affection rather than a declaration.
Can LLY mean something else?
Yes, occasionally. Some online glossaries list other expansions, and in technical contexts LLY is a diesel engine code used by General Motors. In a text message from a friend, love you lots is the intended meaning.
