Transcription
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- [luhv-ee-duhv-ee]
- /ˈlʌv iˈdʌv i/
- /ˈlʌv.iˌdʌv.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhv-ee-duhv-ee]
- /ˈlʌv iˈdʌv i/
Definitions of lovey-dovey word
- adjective lovey-dovey amorously affectionate: a lovey-dovey couple. 1
- adjective lovey-dovey You can use lovey-dovey to describe, in a humorous or slightly disapproving way, lovers who show their affection for each other very openly. 0
- adjective lovey-dovey making an excessive or ostentatious display of affection 0
- adjective lovey-dovey very affectionate, amorous, or sentimental 0
- adjective lovey-dovey affectionate in a rather mushy or over-sentimental fashion. 0
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Origin of lovey-dovey
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; orig. affectionate term of address; see love, dove1, -ey2
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Parts of speech for Lovey-dovey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lovey-dovey popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for lovey-dovey
adj lovey-dovey
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- warmhearted — having or showing sympathy, affection, kindness, cordiality, etc.: a warm-hearted welcome.
- loving — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
Antonyms for lovey-dovey
adj lovey-dovey
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
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