Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luhv-suh m]
- /ˈlʌv səm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luhv-suh m]
- /ˈlʌv səm/
Definitions of lovesome word
- adjective lovesome inspiring love; lovely; lovable. 1
- adjective lovesome amorous; loving. 1
- noun lovesome Lovely or lovable. 1
- adjective lovesome full of love 0
- abbreviation LOVESOME loveable 0
- abbreviation LOVESOME lovely 0
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Origin of lovesome
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English lovesom, Old English lufsum. See love, -some1
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Parts of speech for Lovesome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lovesome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lovesome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lovesome
adj lovesome
- dedicated — You use dedicated to describe someone who enjoys a particular activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
adjective lovesome
- committed — having a strong commitment to an ideology, religion, etc
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- enamored — Totally in love.
- engaging — Charming and attractive.
- enchanting — Delightfully charming or attractive.
Antonyms for lovesome
adj lovesome
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
- unfaithful — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
adjective lovesome
- disliking — Present participle of dislike.
See also
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