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LOVERLY

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lov⋅er⋅ly

[luhv-er-lee]
–adjective, adverb
like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a lover; loverlike.

Origin:
1870–75; lover + -ly
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lov·er   (lŭv'ər)   
n.  
  1. One who loves another, especially one who feels sexual love.

  2. lovers A couple in love with each other.

    1. A paramour.

    2. A sexual partner.

  3. One who is fond of or devoted to something: a lover of fine food.

lov'er·ly adv. & adj.
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