loving
adjective
lov·ing ˈlə-viŋ 
1
: affectionate
2
: painstaking
lovingly
ˈlə-viŋ-lē
adverb lovingness noun
Synonyms
- adoring
- affectionate
- devoted
- fond
- tender
- tenderhearted
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Example Sentences
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 After his dental surgery, Sergeant spent some time in a loving Foster Hero home to continue healing while receiving lots of love and care. 
The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 His family has lost a loving husband and proud father. Alexis Stevens, ajc, 9 Aug. 2022 However, more than anything people described him as a loving husband and father, with a warm grin on his face and a love for Jesus in his heart. Eleanor Mccrary, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2022 And because cruelty is entertainment, Squid Game found a loving home on Netflix. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 Alithia was a loving and caring girl who loved to draw. CBS News, 6 June 2022 Anyone who grew up loving horses, anyone who dearly loves an animal, will find a cornucopia of riches in this novel. Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 Haider Ali is a very loving husband and an extremely kind father. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2022 Reinhold was described in his family’s lawsuit as a loving husband and father who coached his children’s sports teams and helped with their school activities and homework. Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2022 See More
The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 His family has lost a loving husband and proud father. Alexis Stevens, ajc, 9 Aug. 2022 However, more than anything people described him as a loving husband and father, with a warm grin on his face and a love for Jesus in his heart. Eleanor Mccrary, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2022 And because cruelty is entertainment, Squid Game found a loving home on Netflix. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 Alithia was a loving and caring girl who loved to draw. CBS News, 6 June 2022 Anyone who grew up loving horses, anyone who dearly loves an animal, will find a cornucopia of riches in this novel. Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 Haider Ali is a very loving husband and an extremely kind father. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2022 Reinhold was described in his family’s lawsuit as a loving husband and father who coached his children’s sports teams and helped with their school activities and homework. Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing loving
Kids Definition
loving
adjective
lov·ing
ˈlə-viŋ
: feeling or showing love or great care
a loving glance
loving 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- affectionate
- adoring
- devoted
- passionate
- caring
- warm
- fond
- compassionate
- tenderhearted
- kind
- tender
- understanding
- doting
- forgiving
- friendly
- considerate
- humane
- fervent
- warmhearted
- romantic
- impassioned
- erotic
- amorous
- ardent
- infatuated
- lovesick
- enamored
- cordial
- sentimental
- motherly
- brotherly
- fatherly
- erotical
- amatory
- sisterly
- sappy
- lovey-dovey
- mushy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unloving
- indifferent
- cool
- pitiless
- uncaring
- dry
- aloof
- detached
- unbending
- standoffish
- distant
- antisocial
- unfeeling
- remote
- frosty
- reserved
- unconcerned
- offish
- cold
- ruthless
- disaffected
- unfriendly
- uninvolved
- heartless
- callous
- pitiless
- hard-hearted
- unsentimental
- cold-eyed
- frigid
- soulless
- unromantic
- cold-blooded
- hard-boiled
2
as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it Synonyms & Similar Words
- careful
- conscientious
- meticulous
- diligent
- cautious
- patient
- painstaking
- thorough
- scrupulous
- thoughtful
- persevering
- intensive
- fussy
- watchful
- assiduous
- mindful
- vigilant
- attentive
- wary
- indefatigable
- particular
- strict
- zealous
- sedulous
- discriminating
- thoroughgoing
- circumspect
- observant
- finicky
- demanding
- fastidious
- chary
- deliberate
- critical
- exhaustive
- accurate
- tireless
- guarded
- slow
- tenacious
- determined
- heedful
- plodding
- precise
- studied
- alert
- exacting
- gingerly
- dogged
- exact
- all-out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- careless
- regardless
- negligent
- neglectful
- cursory
- mindless
- halfhearted
- inattentive
- unsafe
- heedless
- lax
- sloppy
- uncritical
- slovenly
- unguarded
- reckless
- incautious
- undiscriminating
- indifferent
- undemanding
- unwary
- bold
- impetuous
- imprecise
- slipshod
- lazy
- inaccurate
- lackadaisical
- rash
- apathetic
- lazyish
loving
2 of 2verb
1
as in valuing
to hold dear patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it Synonyms & Similar Words
- valuing
- treasuring
- appreciating
- enjoying
- cherishing
- respecting
- admiring
- liking
- prizing
- revering
- relishing
- regarding
- reverencing
- setting store on
- adoring
- fancying
- venerating
- caressing
- apprizing
- digging
- worshipping
- esteeming
- memorializing
- worshiping
- idolizing
- enshrining
- setting store by
- grooving (on)
- revelling (in)
- delighting (in)
- reveling (in)
- doting (on)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hating
- despising
- detesting
- abhorring
- loathing
- undervaluing
- abominating
- disvaluing
- disdaining
- execrating
- minimizing
- scouting
- scorning
- sniffing (at)
- belittling
- disparaging
- neglecting
- abandoning
- snubbing
- forgetting
- slighting
- deprecating
- depreciating
- decrying
- writing off
- high-hatting
- putting down
- bad-mouthing
- crying down
- kissing off
2
as in adoring
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for a husband who loves his wife more than anything Synonyms & Similar Words
- adoring
- cherishing
- worshipping
- worshiping
- revering
- falling for
- reverencing
- idealizing
- idolizing
- adulating
- venerating
- carrying the torch (for)
- losing one's heart (to)
- canonizing
- carrying a torch (for)
- deifying
- doting (on)
- delighting (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hating
- despising
- detesting
- abhorring
- loathing
- antagonizing
- displeasing
- disliking
- abominating
- execrating
- disapproving (of)
- sickening
- repelling
- disgusting
- revolting
- repulsing
- nauseating
- turning off
- disfavoring
3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain Synonyms & Similar Words
- enjoying
- liking
- relishing
- adoring
- savoring
- admiring
- appreciating
- fancying
- savouring
- taking to
- going for
- revering
- digging
- cherishing
- being partial to
- valuing
- worshipping
- treasuring
- getting a charge out of
- worshiping
- venerating
- grooving (on)
- revelling (in)
- having a soft spot for
- getting a kick out of
- getting off (on)
- rejoicing (in)
- idolizing
- delighting (in)
- preferring
- devouring
- reveling (in)
- prizing
- favoring
- feasting (on)
- doting (on)
- drinking (in)
- cottoning (to)
- eating (up)
- luxuriating (in)
- indulging (in)
- wallowing (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hating
- disliking
- detesting
- abhorring
- loathing
- despising
- condemning
- abominating
- scorning
4
as in caressing
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back Synonyms & Similar Words
- caressing
- stroking
- patting
- hugging
- petting
- fondling
- cuddling
- snuggling
- cradling
- nuzzling
- gentling
- spooning
- embracing
- pawing
- pampering
- enfolding
- necking
- coddling
- billing
- nestling
- massaging
- kneading
- spoiling
- indulging
- babying
- canoodling
- bouncing
- nosing
- dandling
- mollycoddling
- feeling up