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

Burks is confident, freedom-loving, fashionable (and rocked a lime green suit on the red carpet), and loves to have fun. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that in 2024 almost 3 million cats entered shelters nationwide, but not all of them were lucky enough to find new loving homes. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Don’t allow his actions to divert your energy away from what matters most — being a loving stable role model for your children. —Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025

Balancing being a full-time law student, a part-time employee and a new mother wasn’t easy, but Menish credits her loving partner as her greatest source of support through it all. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 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