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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Jamoni is a happy, curious, and resilient child with a sweet and loving temperament. CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 For my emu-loving friends in the Bay Area, the Oakland Zoo, San Francisco Zoo and the Sacramento Zoo all have emus. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 In this text, Buddhaghosa provides instructions for how to practice loving-kindness meditation. Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025 Tazewell has heard it all — and he's addressed it, defending the cozy, furry piece that's decidedly unsexy during the loving moment. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 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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