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

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There’s lessons about learning from your mistakes, honoring your ancestors and loving yourself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

“We hope you’ll continue radiating positivity in your community throughout the year, and thank you for loving this festival as much as we do.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

In findings published at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, Judge Lord Braid said each child came from "loving parents", but their welfare outweighed any family objections.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Maybe I associate too much with loving, devoted parents and not enough with intellectuals who think parents are holding their kids hostage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

“When a person you love goes away, you don’t stop loving them. You just have this…” The boy stopped, trying to find the words to explain it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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