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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Grande’s Olivia Jones is indeed the loving girlfriend of Gisondo’s Henry. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Less is more Drawing from Aristotle, philosopher Martha Nussbaum argues that a loving relationship is one involving great vulnerabilities. Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 Marleigh Guevara Courtesy photo Known as a great student, hard worker and a loving sister, her friends and family pledged to honor her legacy. Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Both books also feature difficult loving relationships between a mother and a teen daughter. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 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 22 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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