loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
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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This is a group of people who have welcomed her in like family and are very loving to Tina and kind to her. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 June 2025 Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025 This is all reimagined into a very loving, new type of story. Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 June 2025 In a choice that ensures the show resonates with viewers of all ages, Forever also spends time with their wise, loving, inevitably imperfect parents. Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 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 16 Jun. 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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