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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What’s worse, the vast majority of marketing and public relations campaigns seem to be designed to take advantage of one of the most potentially loving and charitable times of the year. Drew Gerber, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Now her bride or her groom are forever haunted by her in the most loving way. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 Everyone has been so loving and welcoming, and has treated me with so much respect. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 The shelter team and Classic Canines have been working together to promote Big Red, hoping to place him in a warm and loving environment. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 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 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

loving

adjective
lov·​ing
ˈləv-iŋ
: feeling or showing love : affectionate
loving care
a loving glance
lovingly adverb

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