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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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"The manager has given me the reins to play my football and I'm loving it," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The chefs there are very loving and caring.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Tyndale introduced the English people to a God who eats with sinners, heals the sick and comforts the grief-stricken: a loving God on a mission to rescue mankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

There’s no way Mom was in Bermuda this whole time, which means her speech about loving island life was a lie.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller