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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Long Story Short bounces back and forth through time — going as far back as the Fifties, and as recent as the present day — to tell the story of a loving but dysfunctional Jewish American family. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025 Patricia Heaton played his wife, Debra, along with Brad Garrett as his brother Robert, and Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts as his loving but overbearing parents. Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Lots to love here: Great writing, poignant memories, gratitude for old friends, hard times, and a truly loving partner. The Know, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025 They were joined by many members of the creative team, including musical director and orchestrator Alex Lacamoire, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, and director Thomas Kail — all who receiving loving introductions by Seller. Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 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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