Loveliness

Pronunciation: /ˈləvlinəs/

Definitions of loveliness

noun a quality or state of being beautiful or pleasing in a graceful or delicate way

Example Sentences

A1 I saw the loveliness of the flowers in the garden.

A2 The loveliness of the sunset took my breath away.

B1 She admired the loveliness of the old architecture in the city.

B2 The loveliness of her voice captivated everyone in the room.

C1 The loveliness of the landscape was truly breathtaking.

C2 His poem captured the loveliness of nature in a profound way.

Examples of loveliness in a Sentence

formal The loveliness of the garden was enhanced by the colorful flowers and well-trimmed hedges.

informal I can't get over the loveliness of that sunset last night, it was breathtaking.

slang Check out the loveliness of that new car, it's so sleek and stylish.

figurative Her loveliness shone through in everything she did, making her a joy to be around.

Grammatical Forms of loveliness

• past tense: loved
• plural: lovelinesses
• comparative: more lovely
• superlative: most lovely
• present tense: loveliness
• future tense: will be lovely
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: is loving
• singular: loveliness
• positive degree: loveliness
• infinitive: to be lovely
• gerund: loving
• participle: loved

Origin and Evolution of loveliness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'loveliness' originated from the Middle English word 'lovelinesse' which was derived from the Old English word 'luflicnes'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loveliness' has retained its original meaning of being attractive or beautiful, but it has also come to encompass qualities such as charm, grace, and elegance.