lovingly

adverb

Definition of lovinglynext
as in respectfully

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Recent Examples of lovingly Anthony Fasano shared the tight end room in Kelce’s first two years in Kansas City — which Kelce lovingly refers to as his knucklehead days — and described a talented player teetering of the edge of blowing an opportunity. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 The Franklins lovingly brought structure and discipline, requiring kids to go to church and summer camps, volunteer, and participate in sports. — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Visitors will learn about retro computing from the 1960s to the ’90s by exploring a showcase of historical computers, some original and some lovingly hacked to suit our modern times. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 This is all to say that Lane lovingly, warmly, and thoughtfully tracks Flaco’s incredible year of freedom with her latest doc. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 The dynamic of these three together — and of Holland, Zendaya and Batalon in the roles — has been lovingly nurtured over four films and pays off here with genuinely affecting moments that will have some fans getting misty-eyed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 Down the block, the Bullocks Wilshire has been lovingly restored and protected by the Southwestern Law School. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
  1. respectfully
  2. positively
  3. appreciatively
  4. admiringly
Adverb
  • Because this is an ongoing investigation, the family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectfully
Adverb
  • Kopple’s Hamptons—even with its endless velvet ropes and parties and Jacuzzis—is positively quaint in comparison.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, last year an NBC poll found that only18% of Americans viewed socialism positively.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • In 2023, when a skier named Eva Walkner posted about a tremendous day with a film crew on a mountain called Hoher Göll, Thomas commented appreciatively, then asked why her party hadn’t gone higher up the face.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.
    — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of appreciatively
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  • The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
Definition of admiringly

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