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
In Heart Eyes, a masked murderer is hell-bent on stalking and killing couples on the lovey-dovey holiday, but for some reason a pair of platonic co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) are in the murderer’s crosshairs.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, a flick that can please every Valentine’s Day moviegoer: those who hate the lovey-dovey holiday, those who adore it, those who want romance in their Valentine’s Day movies and those who prefer their gushing more gory.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
To celebrate, the couple marked the occasion with lovey-dovey posts Monday (Dec. 16) on Instagram Stories.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The couple looked lovey-dovey while arriving on the red carpet in Deauville, France.
04 of 16
Hedging Their Bets
Now married for three years, the couple was pictured playing poker during the 2nd Annual AUFA Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Vegas in 2008.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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
Scenes throughout the lovey-dovey clip showcase Shante hanging out with friends before Snoop makes a grand entrance to dance with his wife, who celebrates her 49th birthday on Wednesday (Oct. 30).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Treat yourself, a crush, or a loved one to any products from this lovey-dovey line, and your heart is sure to soar this Valentine's Day (and beyond).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
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, 13 Feb. 2024
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, a flick that can please every Valentine’s Day moviegoer: those who hate the lovey-dovey holiday, those who adore it, those who want romance in their Valentine’s Day movies and those who prefer their gushing more gory.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
To celebrate, the couple marked the occasion with lovey-dovey posts Monday (Dec. 16) on Instagram Stories.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The couple looked lovey-dovey while arriving on the red carpet in Deauville, France.
04 of 16
Hedging Their Bets
Now married for three years, the couple was pictured playing poker during the 2nd Annual AUFA Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Vegas in 2008.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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
Scenes throughout the lovey-dovey clip showcase Shante hanging out with friends before Snoop makes a grand entrance to dance with his wife, who celebrates her 49th birthday on Wednesday (Oct. 30).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Treat yourself, a crush, or a loved one to any products from this lovey-dovey line, and your heart is sure to soar this Valentine's Day (and beyond).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
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, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Adjective
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The opening of the gift was a sentimental moment for more reasons than one.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Memories are attached to sentimental objects as the moon and Mercury harmonize!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finish half the wings with Buffalo sauce and the rest with a sticky ginger-soy glaze.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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The hit dating series promises some drama this season as the trailer shows contestants in some seemingly sticky situations.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ekman-Larsson’s sloppy high-sticking penalty in the third led to a go-ahead goal, bringing the grade down a touch. D3 (Simon Benoit — Philippe Myers): C- After a strong effort on Thursday, this pair came back to earth on Saturday.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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But Klein notes that all the activity belies just how many of the new administration's most high-profile decisions have already been stymied by sloppy rollouts, gotten jammed up by the courts, or faced widespread condemnation by world leaders.—
Gene Demby,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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