loving
word · lemma: love
/ˈɫəvɪŋ/
LUH-ving
/lˈʌvɪŋ/
LUH-ving
Definition
Showing love, care, and affection toward someone. It usually describes a person, relationship, or action that feels warm, kind, and emotionally supportive.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly an adjective: 'a loving family', 'a loving mother'. It can also appear in set phrases like 'loving care'. Do not confuse it with the verb form in sentences like 'I am loving this', which is informal and means 'really enjoying'.
Spanish: cariñoso - amorosoPortuguese (BR): carinhoso - amorosoPortuguese (PT): carinhoso - afetuosoChinese (Simplified): 充满爱意的 - 深情的Chinese (Traditional): 充滿愛意的 - 深情的Hindi: प्यार करने वाला - स्नेहीArabic: مُحِبّ - حنونBengali: স্নেহময় - ভালোবাসাপূর্ণRussian: любящий - нежныйJapanese: 愛情深い - 愛情のこもったVietnamese: đầy yêu thương - thương yêuKorean: 사랑이 많은 - 다정한Turkish: sevecen - sevgi doluUrdu: محبت کرنے والا - پیار بھراIndonesian: penuh kasih sayang - penuh cinta
Example Sentences
She is a loving mother to her two children.
basic
What I remember most about my grandparents is how loving they were.
natural
They have a loving family.
basic
His loving words made her feel better.
basic
Even when he's tired, he's still so loving with the kids.
natural
She wrote the most loving message before the trip.
natural