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

Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026

However, underneath their tough (and slightly bratty) exterior is one of the zodiac’s most loving, nurturing and emotionally intelligent personalities. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Expertly interpreted by Jacobson, Tangles is Sarah’s story, a free spirit still held back due to her responsibility as a loving daughter. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 June 2026

David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 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