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Definition of loveliness

loveliness

/ˈlʌv.li.nəs/
love · li · ness
Adverb:lovelily
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Plural:lovelinesses
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Adjective:lovely
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• noun

1

The quality of being very beautiful, attractive, or delightful in appearance or character.

Example

"The poet wrote several verses praising the quiet loveliness of the autumn countryside."

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• Rhymes for loveliness

• Nearby Words

lovefest
loveless
lovelessness
loveliness
lovelorn
lovely
lovemaker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'luflicnes', formed from the adjective 'lovely' (Old English 'luflic', meaning amiable or affectionate) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loveliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loveliness
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