Antonyms for lovey-dovey


Grammar : Adj
Spell : luhv-ee-duhv-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌv iˈdʌv i


Definition of lovey-dovey

  • As in ardent : adj very enthusiastic
  • As in mawkish : adj sentimental, emotional
  • As in mushy : adj romantic, corny
  • As in palsy-walsy : adj very friendly
  • As in romantic : adj sentimental, idealistic
  • As in sentimental : adj emotional, romantic
  • As in tender : adj affectionate, loving
  • As in gushy : adj sentimental
  • As in schmaltzy : adj sentimental
  • As in slushy : adj sentimental
  • As in sobby : adj sentimental
  • As in soppy : adj sentimental
  • As in soupy : adj sentimental
  • As in tear-jerking : adj sentimental
  • As in affectionate : adj having or showing fondness
  • As in fond : adj have a liking or taste for
Example sentences :
  • It would be much more useful than all this lovey-dovey stuff.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I am so sick of this lovey-dovey business, that I would really enjoy a good beating.
  • Extract from : « Ainslee's magazine, Volume 16, No. 2, September, 1905 » by Various
  • Only, when that hired man of yours shows his preference for one of you, the lovey-dovey business will crack!
  • Extract from : « Under the Law » by Edwina Stanton Babcock

Synonyms for lovey-dovey

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