LOVING


Meaning of LOVING in English

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

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