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loving

lov·ing

loving

 
pronunciation:
luh vIng
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part of speech: adjective
definition: feeling or showing love.
Her loving father held her hand.His bride gave him a loving smile.
synonyms:
affectionate, fond, tender
antonyms:
cold, hateful, loveless, unloving
similar words:
amatory, amorous, ardent, caring, devoted, kind, passionate, warm-hearted
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derivations: lovingly (adv.), lovingness (n.)
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