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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I believe that since the warm and loving feelings between the parents and my husband are mutual, the estate planning should reflect that, regardless of what the older brother wants to do.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

A GoFundMe fundraising page described Xavier as “a beautiful, caring, and loving boy who meant so much to the people around him.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Scott McTominay wouldn't touch one back in Manchester, but since moving to southern Italy he boasts the glow of a man loving both the local Neapolitan cuisine and his football.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Number one, that I am made by a loving God that calls me to love other people, and that ought to be the baseline.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

The paper was returned with a loving note, his mark still intact.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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