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

And in a community where it’s supposed to be loving and open arms, safe space for everyone, [that’s] the worst thing that you could get labeled [as]. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024

Since then, Hilton has shared many loving tributes to her children, including a recent Thanksgiving post. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

The film directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae tells the story of a daddy-daughter dance where incarcerated men in the Washington, DC area get the all too rare chance to interact with their daughters in a loving and healing moment. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024

But a loving and caring community can help comfort. —Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 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