lovesome

英 ['lʌvsəm] 美
  • 可爱的

英英释意


1. having or displaying warmth or affection;
"affectionate children"
"caring parents"
"a fond embrace"
"fond of his nephew"
"a tender glance"
"a warm embrace"

英文词源


lovesome (adj.)
Old English lufsum "worthy of love," from love (v.) + -some (1). Early 13c. as "lovely," 1720 as "amorous." An old word that might be useful in its original sense. Related: Lovesomely; lovesomeness.