lovingly
word
Definition
In a way that shows love, affection, or deep care for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in positive, emotional, or sentimental contexts. Common in descriptions of actions, gestures, or looks done with affection; e.g., 'looked lovingly at,' 'held lovingly.' More formal and tender than 'nicely'.
Spanish: con amor - cariñosamentePortuguese (BR): carinhosamente - com amorPortuguese (PT): carinhosamente - com amorChinese (Simplified): 深情地 - 充满爱地Chinese (Traditional): 深情地 - 充滿愛地Hindi: प्यार से - स्नेहपूर्वकArabic: بِحُبّ - بمودّةBengali: ভালোবাসাভরে - স্নেহভরেRussian: с любовью - нежноJapanese: 愛情をこめて - 優しくVietnamese: một cách trìu mến - một cách yêu thươngKorean: 사랑스럽게 - 애정을 담아Turkish: sevgiyle - şefkatleUrdu: محبت سے - پیار سےIndonesian: dengan penuh kasih sayang - dengan penuh cinta
Example Sentences
She hugged her dog lovingly.
basic
She spoke lovingly to her child.
basic
He lovingly watered his plants every morning.
basic
He looked lovingly at the old photographs, remembering his childhood.
natural
She decorated the cake lovingly, making it special for her friend.
natural
He wrapped the gift lovingly and added a handwritten note.
natural