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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Though the scene is peaceful and loving, there is a lot of rebellion baked in. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 Was her accent a knowing and loving tribute to colorful Southern women? Rick Rojas, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 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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