Meaning & use

loving

adjective·Everyday

Feeling or showing deep affection, warmth, and care toward someone.

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Her loving grandparents raised her after her parents passed away.

He wrote a loving letter to his wife before leaving for his long trip.

A note on using this word

Loving describes an ongoing, warm affection, distinct from in love, which usually refers specifically to romantic feelings.

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