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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Zendaya’s mom rang in the actress’s 30th birthday with a sentimental Instagram post.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Caregiving is hard work Caregiving for an aging parent is not sentimental.

— Jim King, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sentimental

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What comes then isn’t relief or a release but a promise that these characters and their circumstances will remain sticky in your mind.

— Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sticky

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But a 17-point win masked how off-kilter and sloppy the offense looked against the overmatched Huskies.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees on Monday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sloppy

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