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adjective

ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
Definition of lovingnext
1
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad

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2
as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it

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loving

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verb

present participle of love
1
as in valuing
to hold dear patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

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2
as in adoring
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for a husband who loves his wife more than anything

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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain

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4
as in caressing
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back

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Recent Examples of loving
Adjective
This is a story that has already been told too—loving and complicated families, prodigal daughters, contact, and closure. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Loves of His Life In 2024, Brolin penned a loving tribute to Trevor for his eldest child’s 36th birthday. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
Figuring out how to enjoy a place without loving it to death is a longstanding and ongoing issue in more places than just the Thorofare, said Joel Webster, chief conservation officer for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loving
  1. affectionate
  2. careful
  3. valuing
  4. adoring
  5. enjoying
  6. caressing
  7. meticulous
  8. appreciating
Adjective
  • Columnist Amy Kaufman wrote about how watching affectionate moments between the couple, such as a clip of them kissing, can trigger intense reactions among Swifties.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some couples feel more compelled to be physically affectionate on vacation or during special times.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Nick wants to be careful about their firm’s spending, but Serena reminds him that Cathcarts has every resource at its disposal.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Iranian regime will need to be careful before launching such an attack, or even before undertaking lesser forms of escalation.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of careful
Verb
  • RedBird Capital Partners has completed its deal to become the lead investor in the digital media company Puck, valuing the enterprise at $250 million.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Tiny anticipates a hefty return on its investment, valuing the platform at around $300 million.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuing
Verb
  • The evening was a fitting toast to the shoe maestro, who celebrated his past, present and future alongside an adoring Milan Fashion Week crowd and influential actresses and models, including Naomi Watts.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One of the most notable moments — and the scene apparently being filmed — was a sequence of shots showing the three bandmembers running away from swarps of adoring fans.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of adoring
Verb
  • Three gunmen barged into a small house in an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa and opened fire on a group enjoying a party inside, killing at least 11 people including a pregnant woman, police and local authorities said Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Another shot showed Meghan, McKee Zajfen and Meghan’s longtime friend Marcus Anderson enjoying a game of mahjong and glasses of wine in the backyard.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoying
Verb
  • In one video, pop singer Madison Beer was seen caressing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's face as if the two were shooting a scene straight out of a reality show.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the snap, Portman, who’s expecting her third baby, her first with partner Tanguy Destable, could be seen standing in front of an apartment balcony in an oversized blue button-down, caressing her stomach.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of caressing
Adjective
  • The British yard, which revealed its first catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, today unveiled a new flagship sailing superyacht that combines elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship with bluewater cruising capability.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its $150, four-course menu balances meticulous technique with deep comfort.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Verb
  • Making the most of it involves appreciating these benefits while maintaining awareness of the technology’s presence and thinking critically where authenticity matters.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Global interest in visiting South Korea, not just appreciating its culture from afar, is driving traveler numbers to the country like never before—over 6 million visitors were recorded in the first quarter of 2026 alone.
    — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciating

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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loving. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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