The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LOVELY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does LOVELY mean?
LOVELY noun- An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
- Term of fond address.
- A lovely object.
- Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
- Very nice, wonderful.
- Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.
- Loving, filled with love.
- In a lovely fashion or manner; beautifully.
- Worthy of praise.