Definitions

loving

[luhv-ing] / ˈlʌv ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

expressing adoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiring affectionate amiable attentive benevolent caring considerate cordial dear devoted doting earnest faithful friendly generous loyal passionate romantic thoughtful warm

STRONG

attached concerned enamored infatuated liking respecting tender valuing

WEAK

amatory amorous anxious appreciative ardent demonstrative erotic expressive fervent fond idolatrous impassioned kind reverent reverential sentimental solicitous warm-hearted worshipful zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof antagonistic apathetic cold cool disagreeable disloyal greedy hateful heedless inattentive inconsiderate inconstant indifferent mean neglectful negligent selfish thoughtless uncaring unenthusiastic unfaithful unfeeling unfriendly unimportant unkind unmindful unpassionate unsociable unthoughtful

WEAK

disliking hating

Example Sentences

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I am loving Daniel Farke's Leeds United more and more, every passing week.

From BBC

In public settings, with friends and colleagues, she spoke easily about self-acceptance and loving yourself as you are.

From The Wall Street Journal

It felt so overwhelmingly loving that they were like “Which donut can I give you?”

From Los Angeles Times

It was about finding the person that was right for him, and in the meantime, kind of just loving himself.

From Los Angeles Times

One resilient pup is starting the new year with a loving home.

From Los Angeles Times