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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All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 My father was a remarkable man, a leader in business, a devoted philanthropist, and a deeply loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 Recalling her birthday in 2023, Jane testified that Combs took her out to dinner and seemed loving and sweet. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 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 30 Jun. 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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