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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Emmanuel was a loving, loving man. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most. Gail Cornwall, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026 Her foster family described her as calm, relaxed, and deeply loving, just with time. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 In the final episode, Ted met Tracy McConnell (Cristin Milioti), the titular mother, at the Farhampton train station, leading to a loving relationship and the birth of their two children. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 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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