lovesome

English

adj
Definitions
  • Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.
  • Lovable on account of beauty; lovely; beautiful; winsome.
  • Marked or characterised by love; loving; manifesting love or affection; affectionate; friendly.
  • Amorous; romantic.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lufsom inherited from Old English lufsum (loving, lovable, pleasant) suffix from English love.

Origin

English

love

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