Lovely soak (4)

I believe the answer is:

lush

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'lovely' is the first definition.

'soak' is the second definition.
(both can mean a heavy drinker)

(Other definitions for lush that I've seen before include "Habitual drinker (slang)" , "Drunk" , "Rich and juicy" , "Attractive" , "Like healthy plants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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