Synonyms of lovey-dovey

lovey-dovey

adjective

ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• sappy
• saccharine
• schmaltzy
• mushy
• soppy
• fuzzy
• mawkish
• sugary
• corny
• wet
• gooey
• cloying
• maudlin
• drippy
• sugarcoated
• chocolate-box
• slushy
• soupy
• spoony
• dreamy
• nostalgic
• feel-good
• moony
• fruity
• novelettish
• melodramatic
• moonstruck
• soapy
• misty-eyed
• cutesy
• vapid
• starry-eyed
• insipid
• sudsy
• soap-operatic
• tasteless
• soft-boiled
• watery
• twee
• flat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsentimental
• cynical
• unadulterated
• unvarnished
• hardheaded
• hard-edged
• antisentimental
• hard-boiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lovey-dovey

Gartside tended to lead with the deconstructionist angle on his writing, and most critics seemed to take it as a given that all the lovey-dovey stuff was conceptual cleverness, a way of infiltrating pop and turning its lingua franca in on itself. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026

For a design that feels less overtly lovey-dovey, try blush-colored polka dots on top of a neutral base, or delicate floral motifs that hint at spring blooms. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026

Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties. — Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026

Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025