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General Slang
there's lovely
THAIRZ LUV-lee · phrase · informal
An expression meaning 'that's nice'.
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A Welsh word-order idiom used to express approval or delight, placing 'there's' before the adjective.
“You've painted the fence? There's lovely.”
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there's lovely In A Sentence
You've painted the fence? There's lovely.
Origin & Usage
Welsh English, mirroring Welsh-language syntax.
Variants
there's tidy
People Also Ask
What does 'there's lovely' mean?
It's a Welsh English expression of approval or delight, meaning 'that's nice' or 'how lovely'.
Why is the word order different?
It mirrors Welsh-language syntax, placing 'there's' before the adjective, which is why it sounds distinctive to non-Welsh ears.
How do you use 'there's lovely'?
You say it in response to something pleasing, as in 'You've painted the fence? There's lovely.'
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