noun
loveliness
LUHV-lee-nuhs
Loveliness (noun) means the quality of being lovely; beauty or charm. Example: “The loveliness of the garden in spring took her breath away.”
noun
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The quality of being lovely; beauty or charm.
"The loveliness of the garden in spring took her breath away."
How to use loveliness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeauty or charm, especially of a gentle, pleasing kind.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lovelinesses
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The _____ of the garden in spring took her breath away.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English luflynes; equivalent to lovely + -ness.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for loveliness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loveliness” mean?
The word “loveliness” means the quality of being lovely; beauty or charm. In plain terms, beauty or charm, especially of a gentle, pleasing kind.
How do you pronounce “loveliness”?
“Loveliness” is pronounced LUHV-lee-nuhs (/ˈlʌvlinəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “loveliness” in a sentence?
Here is “loveliness” used in a sentence: “The loveliness of the garden in spring took her breath away.”
What part of speech is “loveliness”?
“Loveliness” is a noun.
