loving

adjective

lov·​ing ˈlə-viŋ 

1

: affectionate

2

: painstaking

lovingly

ˈlə-viŋ-lē 

adverb

lovingness noun

Synonyms

• adoring
• affectionate
• devoted
• fond
• tender
• tenderhearted

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Executive produced by Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone and the Duplass brothers, JAZZY is a breezy and loving portrait of girlhood. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024

Lionel and Penina had six children together Puka comes from a large, loving and athletic family with four brothers and one sister. —Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024

In essence, Unzipped is an intimate and loving look at Mizrahi (who was dating Keeve at the time the movie was made), and a record of the process of creation, which is an intangible mixture of magic and madness. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024

While reflecting on America's Got Talent contestant Richard Goodall's tribute performance to his fiancée, the NBC judge exclusively told PEOPLE about one of Kaulitz's most loving gestures. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing loving

• loving cup
• loving-kindness
• tender loving care

Kids Definition

loving

adjective

lov·​ing

ˈləv-iŋ

: feeling or showing love : affectionate

loving care

a loving glance

lovingly adverb