What is the Latin word for lovely?

The usual Latin words for “lovely” are amābilis, amō, suāvis; also dulcis, venustus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

English → Latin

“lovely” in Latin

amābilislovable, worthy of love; lovely, attractive, pleasant amōto love; to be fond of, like, admire; to be pleased by or with (someone or something) for (a particular reason); to deri suāvissweet, pleasant, delicious dulcissweet; sweet-smelling, sweet-scented, fragrant; sweet-sounding, melodic, melodious, tuneful venustuscharming, friendly, lovely, pleasing, comely, beautiful, elegant; artistic, elegant; affable, elegant, charming

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

lovely

amabilis, amandus, amore dignus, dignus qui ametur (PROP.): suavis, dulcis (sweet, pleasant): venustus (agreeable). Very lovely, amabilissimus; bellissimus; venustissimus (in respect of outward appearance).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for lovely?: The usual Latin words for “lovely” are amābilis, amō, suāvis; also dulcis, venustus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.