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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In that short time, your brain gets a chance to cool down, shift out of a reactive mode, and engage with your partner in a more thoughtful and loving way. Jourdan Travers, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 Zhou was the epitome of a kind, loving and compassionate gentleman, in addition to his academic drive, Barker Little wrote. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025 Wise, on the other hand, is sensuous and loving, but she too is hamstrung by the material. Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025 By all accounts, Sara had loving and untroubled relationships with her three children. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 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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