loving

1 of 2

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ 

1

: affectionate

2

: painstaking

lovingly

ˈlə-viŋ-lē 

adverb

lovingness noun

loving

2 of 2

present participle of love entry 2

Synonyms of loving

Adjective

• affectionate
• adoring

Examples of loving in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The Italian mother who is a loving mother, a mother hen who cooks well. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Hollon said the family hopes to give Dunn a loving farewell while easing the financial burden on immediate family after her loss. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Blake's parents remember her as a loving, energetic and funny teenager. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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