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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Their parents, too, are likable, loving, hard-working people, a little bossy now and then, but genuinely concerned for their children. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 Things in Nature Merely Grow paints a loving portrait of each of her teenage children, who died nearly seven years apart, and details her own battles with depression and suicidal ideation. Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 May 2025 Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed. Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025 Molly McGovern was a sweet, loving, smart, funny and caring person. Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 Apr. 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 May. 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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