Meaning & Definition of word "Loving"
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Loving
/ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of expressing love.
- Example: Her loving was evident in the care she took in preparing dinner.
adjective:
- 1. Feeling or showing love; affectionate.
- Example: She has a loving nature that endears her to everyone.
- 2. Characterized by or expressing love.
- Example: Their loving relationship was evident in the way they looked at each other.
- 3. Devoted to someone or something.
- Example: He is a loving father who always puts his children's needs first.
Etymology
From love + -ing, indicating the action of loving.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loving attention:
careful and considerate attention given to someone or something.
loving care:
kindness and concern shown to someone with affection.
Related Words
love:
an intense feeling of deep affection.
affection:
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
care:
the process of providing for someone or something.
Slang Meanings of loving
Meaning: sweet on someone
Example Sentence: He's really sweet on her; he's been so loving lately.
Meaning: in the feels
Example Sentence: That movie was so romantic, it gave me all the loving feels.