LOVEY-DOVEY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

lovey-dovey

adjective

ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē

Definition of lovey-dovey

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife

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Recent Examples of lovey-dovey Gartside tended to lead with the deconstructionist angle on his writing, and most critics seemed to take it as a given that all the lovey-dovey stuff was conceptual cleverness, a way of infiltrating pop and turning its lingua franca in on itself. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026 For a design that feels less overtly lovey-dovey, try blush-colored polka dots on top of a neutral base, or delicate floral motifs that hint at spring blooms. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties. — Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026 Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lovey-dovey

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Houston could soar within it because Parton imbued it with a musical and sentimental purity that made room for the enormity of her expressiveness.

— Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House.

— Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sentimental

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And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sticky

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There was a celebration of what Daniels can do at any point, which is to cover up inconsistency and sloppy execution by others with his extraordinary talent.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The Chargers looked sloppy in their 41-17 home loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, following an inspiring 27-7 road win over the Houston Texans, and now aim for a better on-field product in their final tuneup.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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