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

From Literature

Rowan crawled on around the bend, thinking of Star, the most peaceful and loving thing he knew.

From Literature

Usually the twins made fun of him for liking the library, but in that moment, he didn’t feel so strange and out of place for loving books.

From Literature

“Second, and this is the bigger one, loving your job can make you complacent about your market value.”

From MarketWatch

“It’s one of the most wonderful gifts that you can give to yourself if you’re managing the finances, but also the most loving gift you can give to your partner and children.”

From MarketWatch

loving

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