[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Like a lover; characteristic of a lover.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Dunbar (?1460–?1530), poet and courtier. From lover + -ly

[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lovely.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century; earliest use found in The Daily Chronicle. Representing a regional, especially Cockney, pronunciation of lovely