as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Recent Examples of lovey-dovey
But Elephant’s succession of lovey-dovey throwback jams awards too much real estate to sounds of Gen-X wedding receptions and not nearly enough to zeroing in on newer directions.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
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On Monday, May 26, the celebrity chef, 65, shared a sentimental throwback picture of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her late mother, Nancy Bertinelli.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Amrum, Fatih Akin stages a sentimental conversation between himself and his mentor, the German director Hark Bohm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Los Alamitos tied the game in the third due to some sloppy defense from the Eagles.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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The first half was sloppy, with both teams unable to take control of the game or create genuine goal chances.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovey-dovey. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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