unlovely

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking beauty or charm; unattractive.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unlovely
ungraceful , unhandsome , unattractive

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Variants

List of all variants of unlovely that leads to same result
unlovelier , unloveliest , unloveliness , unlovelinesses , unlovely

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'unlovely' is 'unlovelier,' and the superlative form is 'unloveliest.'

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Etymology

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Old English unlufleas, unlovely; un- UN- + lufian to love.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unlovely' appears in the title of a poem by Emily Dickinson called 'An Unlovely Thought.'

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Moaning Myrtle is described as 'unlovely' due to her constant crying and her appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. ugly: Synonym of 'unlovely' that refers to something that is not pleasing to look at.

2. unattractive: Another synonym of 'unlovely' that refers to something that is not appealing or alluring.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unlovely' has been used to describe characters or settings that are unappealing or unpleasant. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the character Cordelia is described as 'unlovely' when she refuses to flatter her father with false praise.

How to Memorize "unlovely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an object or person that is unlovely or unattractive. Focus on the details that make it unappealing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unlovely' with words like 'ugly,' 'unattractive,' or 'unappealing.' This will help you remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym U-N-L-O-V-E-L-Y, where each letter stands for a word that describes something unlovely or unattractive.

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