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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In this text, Buddhaghosa provides instructions for how to practice loving-kindness meditation. Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025 Tazewell has heard it all — and he's addressed it, defending the cozy, furry piece that's decidedly unsexy during the loving moment. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Lighthouse parenting combines nurturing, loving, protecting, and communicating with giving children the freedom to grow. Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025 The following Monday, the trio launched The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show on YouTube to talk about the speed of the rug pull and their loving, if occasionally frosty, relationship with Hot 97 stalwart Funkmaster Flex, who broadcasts in their time slot for now. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 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

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“Loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loving. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

loving

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

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