Antonyms for lovey-dovey

Grammar : Adj

Spell : luhv-ee-duhv-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌv iˈdʌv i

Definition of lovey-dovey

As in ardent : adj very enthusiastic
As in mawkish : adj sentimental, emotional
As in mushy : adj romantic, corny
As in palsy-walsy : adj very friendly
As in romantic : adj sentimental, idealistic
As in sentimental : adj emotional, romantic
As in tender : adj affectionate, loving
As in gushy : adj sentimental
As in schmaltzy : adj sentimental
As in slushy : adj sentimental
As in sobby : adj sentimental
As in soppy : adj sentimental
As in soupy : adj sentimental
As in tear-jerking : adj sentimental
As in affectionate : adj having or showing fondness
As in fond : adj have a liking or taste for

Example sentences :

It would be much more useful than all this lovey-dovey stuff.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

I am so sick of this lovey-dovey business, that I would really enjoy a good beating.
Extract from : « Ainslee's magazine, Volume 16, No. 2, September, 1905 » by Various

Only, when that hired man of yours shows his preference for one of you, the lovey-dovey business will crack!
Extract from : « Under the Law » by Edwina Stanton Babcock

Synonyms for lovey-dovey

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