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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Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria . Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025 By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home. Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025 Her parents Cinthia and Erasmo, so steadfast, and so loving and warm that the nurse who helped them during those difficult first 10 weeks at Children’s Hospital Orange County wouldn’t let go, either; to this day, Jami Aukerman remains a friend and a fan. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024 In fact, the most fundamental step in building a long and loving relationship is getting to know your partner on a deeply intimate level. Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 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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