dovey
5
8.3
- adjective
- /ˈdʌvi/
- Informal
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- She would like everything to be nice and lovey dovey and for her to be the center of courtship and attention.
- lovey-dovey
- dovey stuff
It should be so lovey dovey, No.
- It should be so lovey dovey, No.
- There are scenarios where a man will treat you like you're his girlfriend, will do all the lovey dovey stuff, be all sweet, right?
- And know that it's not always what we consider to be lovey dovey.
- I'm professional in combat, but I'm not the really proficient in those lovey dovey things that, you know, like romance.
Examples
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The lovey-dovey version that you talk about?
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Come back, my lovey-dovey baby
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Okay, wait a second with the lovey-dovey thing here!
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So you guys are still moving forward with all these lovey-dovey stories, huh?
Blog text (19) -
I think that kind of lovey-dovey stuff is silly.
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"I thought you two were so lovey-dovey."
Fiction book (1991) -
You and Brad are all lovey-dovey and smug about your relationship.
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Some lovey-dovey couples are so in sync that they even start physically looking alike after a while.
Blog text (32) -
The lovey-dovey songbirds appear to be closer than ever, much closer than we've seen Johnny with any of his past lady pals!
Blog text (18) -
They are always so lovey-dovey when they are together, embracing and whispering sweet nothings.
Synonyms
165
4.5
Having strong warm feelings about people or things from the past, often too emotional
110
1.6
Showing care and kindness in a gentle way
56
2.2
To show warm, loving feelings to someone
37
1.0
Soft and pleasant to hug or hold close
12
7.9
Openly showing too much emotion and physical closeness that makes others uncomfortable
9
8.3
Showing tender affection in public or toward someone close
8
8.0
Too emotional in a way that seems silly or not sincere
6
7.0
Showing too much emotion in a way that feels silly
4
3.1
Showing deep love and admiration for someone or something
3
7.0
Liking to give or receive hugs
2
7.1
Showing romantic feelings like kissing or cuddling in a very sweet way
1
8.0
Acting overly loving but not sincere
1
8.4
Too much care or attention that makes someone feel trapped
1
8.2
Feels pleasant to hold or hug like a soft blanket
Warm and gentle in a way that makes people want to care for it
Showing too much love in a silly, naive way
Showing very strong love and attention in a way that seems foolish
Too sentimental and not sincere
Causing warm, tender feelings that make you feel moved
Showing gentle romantic care for someone
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word dovey comes from the bird dove plus the ending -y. Because doves are often a sign of 'love' and gentle care, dovey describes someone who is very affectionate or sweet.