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

For example, Hathaway’s Denise was written as a loving mother with her own ambitions. — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026

While the proud parents didn’t pick her name because of her size, the loving mom says their baby girl embodies the true meaning of her name. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

These heat-loving, drought-tolerant stunners thrive in full sun and are one of the only perennials that will bloom by the first year when grown from seed. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

This loving, anguished memorial movie includes copious clips of Adrian from the director’s earlier films and from home movies. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 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