Ily Definition & Meaning

Definition

Usage

Etymology

Examples

ILY American Or ily

abbreviation

1. I love you.

Usage

What does ILY mean? ILY stands for I love you. It is used in digital communication (online) as an earnest or playful declaration of affection.ILY is also associated with an American Sign Language sign for I love you.How is ILY pronounced?[ ahy-el-wahy ]What are other forms of ILY?ilyWhat are some other words related to ILY?

• 143
• XOXO
• hugs and kisses

Etymology

Origin of ILY

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His sister is the focus of the song “ILY,” or “I Love You,” on the record.

From Los Angeles Times

A family member eventually called 911 after finding Hernandez-Casarez and Ily passed out inside a white Ford Expedition parked in front of the family’s Anaheim apartment, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers attempted CPR on Ily before she and her mother were rushed to a hospital.

From Los Angeles Times

Ily was pronounced dead at the medical facility.

From Los Angeles Times

Abbreviations including “LOL” and “ILY” are popular expressions used across the web, and these days chances are you have probably seen “CFBR,” which stands for “commenting for better reach” and appears regularly under posts on LinkedIn.

From Seattle Times

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