I. ˈləviŋ, -vēŋ adjective
Etymology: Middle English lovyng, alteration of lovende, from Old English lufiende, present participle of lufian to love — more at love
1. : feeling or expressing love : affectionate
eyes at once critical and loving — John Galsworthy
— often used in combination
a peace- loving people
a fun- loving couple
2. : marked by careful attention to detail : painstaking
devoting loving attention to details — Time
the loving protection of the liberty of the individual — Brand Blanshard
• lov·ing·ness noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of loven to love — more at love
: a lover's action or attitude