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lovely Antonyms

Opposite of lovely

Because the opposite of lovely shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Exquisitely beautiful, attractive, or pleasing to the senses.

Usage Example

"The bride wore a ugly lace gown that captivated everyone in the room."

Strongest
ugly
hideous
unattractive
unsightly
Strong
grotesque
repulsive
homely
plain

• adjective (Context 2)

Very pleasant, enjoyable, or delightful.

Usage Example

"We had a unpleasant afternoon strolling through the botanical gardens."

Strongest
unpleasant
dreadful
horrible
awful
terrible
Strong
miserable
wretched
disagreeable

• adjective (Context 3)

Kind, friendly, and warm-hearted in character or disposition.

Usage Example

"Our new neighbors are such nasty people who immediately offered to help us unpack."

Strongest
nasty
unkind
mean
unfriendly
Strong
hostile
cold-hearted
disagreeable
obnoxious

Similar words to lovely

Words similar to lovely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

beautiful
delightful
pleasant
warm-hearted
gorgeous
enjoyable
beauty
sweet
See all synonyms of lovely

• Nearby Words

lovelessness
loveliness
lovelorn
lovely
lovemaking
lover
lovesick

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lovely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lovely
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