loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
lovingly adverb
lovingness noun

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
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Cognitive generosity is all about making the choice to interpret your partner’s intentions, behaviors and words in the most generous and loving light possible. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 Thank you to all the beautiful loving and supportive fans out there for honoring him. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025 Then there’s a loving and ridiculous interpretive-dance tribute to Janney and her various roles, even if these roles are largely, genuinely nothing special and featuring them sort of contradicts the concept of the award. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025 This doesn't stop Smores from being the most loving and gentle dog. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loving

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of loving was before the 12th century

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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loving. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

loving

adjective
lov·​ing
ˈləv-iŋ
: feeling or showing love : affectionate
loving care
a loving glance
lovingly adverb

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