loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
Synonyms of lovingnext
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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From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving. Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 Nine years younger than Hepburn, Dotti was the fun-loving, rakish son of an aristocratic Italian family. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 Wyatt got a loving look from his papa Maisani. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 After a rocky start to their courtship, Kristen teaches the skateboard-loving, aquaphobic young man the art — and colonial history — of surfing. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

loving

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

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