loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ 

1

: affectionate

2

: painstaking

lovingly

ˈlə-viŋ-lē 

adverb

lovingness noun

Synonyms of loving

• affectionate
• adoring

Examples of loving in a Sentence

The old house has undergone a loving restoration.

they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad

Recent Examples on the Web

Watching our sons play with trucks in the sand, my new friend recalled his father, who’d been loving but also formal and distant—content to let his wife do most of the parenting. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Gemini Kids influenced by the sign of the Twins are curious, communicative, social, fun-loving, and open-minded. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026

The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026

The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing loving

• loving cup
• loving-kindness
• tender loving care

Rhymes for loving

• shoving
• unloving

Kids Definition

loving

adjective

lov·​ing

ˈləv-iŋ

: feeling or showing love : affectionate

loving care

a loving glance

lovingly adverb