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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Loving animal prints, from what I understand, is a predestined disposition for Leo women.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

After topping the charts at home and abroad with her monster hit "Man I Need" and lauded album "The Art of Loving", the 26-year-old dominated the star-studded awards ceremony at the city's Co-op Live arena.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Loving and patient, she was often overwhelmed by her family duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It has now climbed 42 places over the past week to take the number two slot, with Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving just holding it back from taking the top spot.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Loving Shakespeare as she did, she felt as “an archeologist would have, when he suddenly realized after years of digging that he was inside the tomb of a great pharaoh.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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