What does lovesome mean?
Lovesome means Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable..
Lovesome
/ˈlʌvsəm/ · adjective
Meaning
Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable..
Definitions by Sense
- Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.
- (now rare, chiefly Ireland) Affectionate; friendly.
- Lovable on account of beauty; lovely, beautiful.
- (now rare) Amorous; showing or feeling love.
Example Sentences
A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot!
Through all the living Regions dost thou move, And scatter'st, where thou goest, the kindly Seeds of Love: Since then the race of every living thing, Obeys thy pow'r; since nothing new can spring Without thy Warmth, without thy Influence bear, Or beautiful or lovesome can appear, Be thou my Aid: my tuneful Song inspire, And kindle with thy own productive Fire;
[T]he Lady seems Lovesome, & I fancy lends him Money from Time to Time.
Synonyms for lovesome
Antonyms for lovesome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lovesome
- most lovesome
- loosome
- lossom
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lovesome?
Common synonyms include affectionate, tender, warm, fond.
What is the opposite of lovesome?
Possible antonyms include hatesome.
How do you use lovesome in a sentence?
A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot!
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