loving

lov-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Feeling or showing love or great care.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    loving care — Careful and considerate attention.
  • •
    loving memory — Used in memorials to honor the deceased.

Related words

Antonyms: cold, hateful, indifferent
See also: affectionate, caring, love
Synonyms: affectionate, caring, devoted

Etymology

Present participle of "love," used as an adjective. From Old English lufian ("to love").