loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce loving (audio)
Synonyms of lovingnext
1
: affectionate
2
: painstaking
lovingly
ˈlə-viŋ-lē How to pronounce loving (audio)
adverb
lovingness noun

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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 loving, anguished memorial movie includes copious clips of Adrian from the director’s earlier films and from home movies. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Till this day their relationship is remembered as one of the most loving of them all. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 By the start of 1954, Robby and Michael were living with the Meeropols in Manhattan; the couple were fun and loving, and the boys quickly began calling them Mommy and Daddy. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 After the ceremony, Anderson shared a loving message to the newlyweds on Instagram. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for loving

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 15 Jul. 2026.

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loving

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

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