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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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 2 July 2025 More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Ocean Rain will surely be welcomed into this strong and loving community. Clea Haran, Parents, 23 June 2025 Boone promises all of that and then some with pop songs that are silly and loving and just horny enough to justify his being shirtless on the album cover. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 June 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 12 Jul. 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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