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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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Heat loving amoebae may be able to survive and spread in regions where they were once uncommon, increasing the chance of human exposure.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

I’m just loving this little piece that’s being shown to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Det Ch Insp Hazel Miller described Steven as "loving, caring and gentle" and a "much-loved son and brother".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“It’s all right being loving and caring, but you’ve got to care for your own,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“They are a gift,” I said, clinging to Mamá’s warm, loving grip.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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