And of course, the U.K. benefited from some of that lovely oil wealth

Hi everyone!

Someone can teach me what does lovely mean in this sentence?
I presume lovely is used with ironical tone…is my comprehension right?

Thanks.

I suppose that any wealth is, to some extent, lovely, or attractive.
“Life can be wonderful if you’re not afraid of it. All it takes is courage, imagination … and a little dough”
― Charles Chaplin
Quote by Charlie Chaplin: “Life can be wonderful if you're not afraid of i...”

“We were brought to teach English because the government wanted to modernize the country [Kuwait] and to empower the citizens through education. And of course, the U.K. benefited from some of that lovely oil wealth.” Patricia Ryan: Don't insist on English! | TED Talk

Yes, a slightly ironical tone, noting that the UK’s motives in Kuwait were more complex than simply improving the lives of Kuwait’s citizens.

Yutaka and kewms, thanks fo your clarification:).