LOVING


Meaning of LOVING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lʌvɪŋ ]

1.

Someone who is loving feels or shows love to other people.

Jim was a most loving husband and father...

The children there were very loving to me.

= affectionate

ADJ

• lov‧ing‧ly

Brian gazed lovingly at Mary Ann.

ADV

2.

Loving actions are done with great enjoyment and care.

The house has been restored with loving care.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• lov‧ing‧ly

I lifted the box and ran my fingers lovingly over the top.

ADV : ADV after v , ADV -ed

3.

see also peace-loving

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