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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But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025 For Kaiko and the countless other rescue dogs, the journey to a loving home is just beginning. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 At the beginning of the movie, Ivy and Theo’s relationship is ideal, loving and fun. Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 31 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 5 Sep. 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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