loveliness
/ˈlʌvlinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlʌvlinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈləvlēnə̇s -lin-/ (ame, mw)
loveliness — 名詞
1. the quality of being physically attractive in a gentle, pleasing way — for examp
美麗；漂亮
外貌溫柔討喜的美
the quality of being physically attractive in a gentle, pleasing way — for example, the loveliness of a person's face, a flower garden, or a sunset over the ocean.
The garden was full of roses, and everyone who visited commented on their loveliness.
那座花園裡種滿了玫瑰，每個來訪的人都讚嘆它們的美麗。
collocation: loveliness of + natural beauty
Hao could not stop staring at the painting; its loveliness held his attention.
Hao 無法將視線從那幅畫上移開；它的美麗久久吸引著他的目光。
The old postcards captured the loveliness of the seaside town in the 1950s.
那些老明信片捕捉了這座海邊小鎮在一九五〇年代的美麗風貌。
Beatrix admired the cherry blossoms' loveliness as she walked through the park each morning.
Beatrix 每天早晨走過公園時，都欣賞著櫻花的美麗。
- beauty
more general and more common; loveliness suggests a softer, more delicate kind of beauty
- prettiness
focuses on delicate or dainty beauty; slightly less formal
- attractiveness
broader term that can include personality; less about gentle charm
- ugliness
direct opposite in terms of physical appearance
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Often used with 'of' to describe the specific source of beauty (e.g., the loveliness of her smile, the loveliness of the landscape).
2. the quality of being enjoyable, pleasant, or delightful to the senses or emotion
愉悅
令人感到愉快的特質
the quality of being enjoyable, pleasant, or delightful to the senses or emotions — such as the loveliness of a warm morning breeze, a piece of music, or fresh bread straight from the oven.
There was a certain loveliness about the quiet evening that made Ilan feel peaceful inside.
那個寧靜的夜晚有種怡人之處，讓 Ilan 內心感到平靜。
pattern: there was a loveliness about…
The loveliness of the home-cooked meal reminded Olivia of her grandmother's kitchen.
那頓家常菜的美味讓 Olivia 想起祖母的廚房。
Visitors often talk about the loveliness of the local music festival in the hills.
遊客經常提到山上當地音樂節的美好氣氛。
Darius found great loveliness in the simple act of reading a book by the fire.
Darius 在火爐邊看書這樣簡單的舉動中，找到了很大的愉悅。
- pleasantness
more general; lacks the emotional warmth of loveliness
- delightfulness
stronger and more enthusiastic
- charm
implies an attractive or appealing quality, often with personality
- unpleasantness
direct opposite in terms of enjoyability
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense does not primarily refer to visual beauty. It often describes experiences, atmospheres, sounds, tastes, and smells. Common in descriptive and reflective writing.
3. the quality of being warm, caring, and friendly toward other people — for exampl
親切；友善
待人溫暖友善的特質
the quality of being warm, caring, and friendly toward other people — for example, the loveliness of a neighbour who brings soup when you are ill, or a colleague who always listens.
The class appreciated Mrs. Chen's loveliness; she had a kind word for each student.
全班都很欣賞陳老師的親切；她對每個學生都有一句溫暖的話。
Chidi's natural loveliness made him a favourite among the children at the community centre.
Chidi 天生的親切讓他成為社區中心孩子們最喜歡的人。
collocation: natural loveliness
Tanvi remembered the loveliness of the neighbour who baked cookies for the whole street.
Tanvi 記得那位會烤餅乾給整條街的鄰居的親切。
The host family's warmth and loveliness made Élise feel welcome in a new country.
寄宿家庭的溫暖與親切讓 Élise 在一個陌生的國度感到十分自在。
- unkindness
direct opposite in terms of character
- coldness
lack of warmth or friendliness
用法筆記
More affectionate in tone than kindness. Often describes a person's character or disposition rather than a single action.