Lŏve'ly1, a.
(lŭv'lŷ), a. [compar. LOVELIER; superl. LOVELIEST.] [A-S. luflic.] Fitted to excite, or worthy of, love; possessing qualities which may invite affection; amiable. Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided. 2 Sam. i. 23. Syn. — Amiable; pleasing; charming; delectable; delightful; enchanting.