rather lovely

Frequency: 5.59.7 per million words

A somewhat formal or old-fashioned way of saying 'quite lovely', common in British English.

lovelyADVERB + lovely

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rather

Examples (10)

  • We enjoyed a rather lovely afternoon in the countryside.
  • The old cottage had a rather lovely garden, full of roses.
  • She wore a rather lovely dress to the garden party.
  • The tea served at the hotel was rather lovely, if a little expensive.
  • It's a rather lovely idea for a weekend getaway.
  • The antique brooch was rather lovely, though somewhat understated.
  • He thought her new painting was rather lovely, a true work of art.
  • The weather turned out rather lovely for our picnic.
  • I found the old bookstore to be a rather lovely place to spend an hour.
  • Her singing voice is rather lovely, don't you think?