lovey-dovey

adjective

ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē How to pronounce lovey-dovey (audio)
Synonyms of lovey-doveynext
: expressing much love or sentimentality
also : mushy
lovey-doveyness
ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē-nəs How to pronounce lovey-dovey (audio)
noun

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lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Young lovey-dovey couples, wedding parties, and Baby Boomers who can name every scene that flashes across the black-and-white movie screen. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In Miami Beach, Florida, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez are as lovey-dovey as ever during a beach day, while in New York City, Olivia Rodrigo films a new music video featuring ballerina dancers. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 May 2026 However, those not feeling the lovey-dovey vibe of the month don't need to wallow in self-pity. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovey-dovey

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Jul. 2026.

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