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lovesome

lo·ve·some

UK/ˈlʌvsəm/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

having or displaying warmth or affection

  • “affectionate children”
  • “caring parents”
  • “a fond embrace”
  • “fond of his nephew”
  • “a tender glance”
  • “a warm embrace”
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Origin

From Middle English lufsom, lufsum, from Old English lufsum (“loving, lovable, pleasant”), equivalent to love + -some.

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