loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ 

1

: affectionate

2

: painstaking

lovingly

ˈlə-viŋ-lē 

adverb

lovingness noun

Synonyms

• affectionate
• adoring

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

Recent Examples on the Web

His banter with deadpan Principal Woodman (John Sylvester White) and his loving, eye-rolling wife Julie (Marcia Strassman) brought the series full circle, blending schoolyard shenanigans with heartfelt adult comedy. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Jaiden is a sweet, loving, and happy young person whose smile can light up any room! —Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

Though initially wrapped in a generally loving message about kids around all border, her advocacy for Gazan kids in particular—as well as child victims of the ongoing genocide in Sudan—has grown louder and louder. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025

Grandparents Day is a day honoring the loving role of grandparents in families, a time to celebrate and appreciate them. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing loving

• loving cup
• loving-kindness
• tender loving care

Rhymes for loving

• shoving
• unloving

Kids Definition

loving

adjective

lov·​ing

ˈləv-iŋ

: feeling or showing love : affectionate

loving care

a loving glance

lovingly adverb