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Synonyms & Similar Words
affectionate
tender
fond
devoted
caring
compassionate
sympathetic
kind
gentle
warm
tenderhearted
sentimental
emotional
passionate
ardent
enthusiastic
dedicated
committed
loyal
faithful
sincere
genuine
heartfelt
cordial
amicable
congenial
warmhearted
considerate
thoughtful
attentive
lovingly
kindly
generously
Meaning of Loving
Having a strong feeling of love or affection for someone or something
Definitions
- Feeling or showing love or great care and affection
- * Having a strong feeling of love or affection for someone or something
- * Showing love or great care and affection in one's attitude or behavior
Etymology of Loving
The word "loving" is derived from the Old English word "lufian", which means "to love" or "to cherish"
It is also related to the Proto-Germanic word "lubiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "leubh-", which carries the meaning of love or desire
Example Uses
- She has a loving relationship with her family
- * He is a loving father to his children
- * The couple shared a loving glance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
hateful
hostile
antagonistic
aggressive
belligerent
confrontational
disagreeable
unpleasant
unfriendly
unkind
uncaring
indifferent
apathetic
cold
unfeeling
aloof
distant
detached
unloving
unaffectionate
unsympathetic
callous
cruel
heartless
malicious