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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As a labor of loving duty, the duo conducts its own dedicated inquiry into Jeanie’s disappearance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

David Greaves’ “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” is loving, indispensable history, unabashedly enjoyable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

"They're very smart, very story-driven, and they're not just loving anyone," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Eleanor, who worked for housing association Valleys to Coast which runs the complex, has been described by her family as the "kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

I bite the eclair, loving the chocolate ooze.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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