: expressing much love or sentimentality
also : mushy
lovey-doveyness noun

Examples of lovey-dovey in a Sentence

lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Truth be told, the final stretches of sentimentality might’ve been a bit much, if Gaga hadn’t earned the right to get lovey-dovey with us by being such a scary goofball earlier on. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025 The Obamas are indicating that love is still in the air, sharing lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day messages with each other on social media. Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025 The two appeared on the Cobra Kai red carpet on February 12, 2024, with matching rings on their ring finger and appeared very lovey-dovey with one another. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2025 In short, don’t be jealous of lovey-dovey couples or parade your relationship all over social media to spite the singles — instead, have an old friend for dinner. Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025 Christina Haack is lovey-dovey with her new man! Luke Chinman, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Springers are known for their lovey-dovey nature, with the American Kennel Club describing the breed as craving company and becoming miserable when neglected. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 The breed is noted for being good with young children, and lovey-dovey toward family. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 The two appeared on the Cobra Kai red carpet on February 12, 2024, with matching rings on their ring finger and appeared very lovey-dovey with one another. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lovey-dovey was in 1879

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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovey-dovey. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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