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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no? Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine. Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 11 May 2025 The fact of the matter is, relinquishing an effort to be kind and loving to your partner under the banner of being your true self doesn’t lead to a more genuine relationship, just a nastier one. Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025 In terms of adaptive changes, the immunity reveal is far more dramatic than the game version, and the pregnancy reveal is far more loving and supportive. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 May 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loving. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

loving

adjective
lov·​ing
ˈləv-iŋ
: feeling or showing love : affectionate
loving care
a loving glance
lovingly adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on loving

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!