Synonyms for

Loving

Verb / ˈlʌvɪŋ / Another word for loving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing love or affection

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • loving care
  • loving kindness
  • loving embrace
  • loving gesture
  • loving relationship
  • loving glance
  • loving words

Word family

noun love
adjective loving
adverb lovingly

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a strong feeling of affection or care towards someone or something. Can also describe actions that demonstrate this feeling.

Example sentences

  1. John was a loving husband to his wife.
  2. The mother gave her child a loving kiss.
  3. The couple exchanged loving glances throughout the night.
  4. The dog wagged its tail in a loving manner.
  5. The grandmother showed her loving nature by baking cookies for her grandchildren.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in. - Morrie Schwartz
  • Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it. - Nicholas Sparks
  • The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves. - Victor Hugo

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