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Definition of Lovesome
1. Adjective. Having or displaying warmth or affection. "A warm embrace"
Similar to: Loving
Derivative terms: Affection, Affectionateness, Affectionateness, Fondness, Tenderness, Tenderness, Warmness
Definition of Lovesome
1. a. Lovely.
Definition of Lovesome
1. Adjective. Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable. ¹
2. Adjective. Lovable on account of beauty; lovely; beautiful; winsome. ¹
3. Adjective. Loving; manifesting love or affection; affectionate; friendly. ¹
4. Adjective. Amorous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lovesome
1. lovely [adj] - See also: lovely
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lovesome
Literary usage of Lovesome
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Romance of Old Japan by Elizabeth Williams Champney, Frère Champney (1917)
"Many a lovesome evening did we beguile with lute and psaltery. Azalea was beloved
by all, more especially by the children who trooped about her like a brood ..."
2. Through Norway with a Knapsack by William Mattieu Williams (1876)
"... A lovesome giant's mournful story—Grand scenery of the coast — Glaciers of the
... lovesome ..."
3. English Synonyms: Explained and Illustrated by J. H. A. Günther (1904)
"... One her dark hair and lovesome mien. — A. TENNYSON. 21. ALMOST, NEARLY.
Almost denotes a high degree and ..."
4. A New and Accurate Description of All the Direct and Principal Cross Roads ...by Daniel Paterson, Francis Freeling by Daniel Paterson, Francis Freeling (1811)
"Between Northallerton and lovesome Н'П, on r, Grange, Robert Walker, Es;] ; on
Í, Lasenby Hall, — Pierse, Esq. lovesome Hill. Between lovesome Hill I and ..."
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