loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
Synonyms of lovingnext
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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Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, marigolds and lavender have lots in common. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 The siblings had a loving mother and father. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 As the docufilm shows, Brunello spent his early years among a loving family, but emerged from a poor, rural farm existence in Umbria, Italy. Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 That's why loving couples create space to revisit what didn't sit right with them during the week, without fear or judgment. Mark Travers, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

loving

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

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