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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loving

Many are surrounded by loving, supportive family too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

People were colorful and funny and very loving toward a kid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Texans turning on their TVs this summer have seen Talarico talk about the importance of loving God and neighbor in a spot featuring his grandfather.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

She never stopped loving William, then or later.

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

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