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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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"In the previous war he had stayed here to offer help. In this war, he had also stayed. I'll always remember him as a loving father, brother, and friend."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

For now, quantum investors are loving what the company has to say about the nascent industry’s potential.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In “London Falling,” Patrick Radden Keefe investigates how Brettler, the well-educated son of loving parents, went overboard, and whether he was forced by mutual friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She said: "I feel so much more peaceful, even though I'm so sociable. I'm loving it."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I bite the eclair, loving the chocolate ooze.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes