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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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Looking at her, I’m listening, loving the moment, thankful we are living it and confiding comfortably.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Discerning, tender and pellucid in its beauty, this is the kind of small, perfect novel it is hard to imagine anybody not loving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Hatton's former partner Jennifer Dooley said in a statement that he was an "active, present and loving father - very much the fun dad" to their two daughters.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Though I can’t feel his hand, I know he’s loving me.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.