LOVESOME

affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender

(adjective) having or displaying warmth or affection; “affectionate children”; “a fond embrace”; “fond of his nephew”; “a tender glance”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lovesome (comparative more lovesome, superlative most lovesome)

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.

Synonyms

• affectionate

Antonyms

• hatesome

Source: Wiktionary


Love"some, a. Etym: [AS. lufsum.]

Definition: Lovely. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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