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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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

However, Charlie had been loving the "food and attention," Lucy said and was just as friendly as she was 10 years ago.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

David Cuthbert has been described as a "loving" man with a "heart of gold"

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

“Zoe would never treat you badly. She’s one of the most caring and loving people I know. If by some tiny chance she did, why would Calvin leave Alex with her?”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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