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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Loving animal prints, from what I understand, is a predestined disposition for Leo women.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Scores of Lahu have been supported over the years by the With Loving Hearts organisation.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Her second record, The Art of Loving, is brimming with memorable songs about the jeopardies and joys of falling in love.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Loving and patient, she was often overwhelmed by her family duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“I mean...I don’t mean weak arms. I mean like when you talk about Papa being strong. Loving us. Protecting us. I don’t know. I guess...”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

loving

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