Loving

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌvɪŋ/

Definitions of loving

adjective describing a feeling of affection or care towards someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She has a loving cat.

A2 My grandparents are very loving towards each other.

B1 The loving couple celebrated their 25th anniversary.

B2 Their loving relationship grew stronger over the years.

C1 The loving bond between the mother and child was unbreakable.

C2 His loving nature endeared him to everyone he met.

Examples of loving in a Sentence

formal The couple showed their loving affection towards each other during the charity event.

informal I can tell by the way they look at each other that they are a loving couple.

slang My best friend is always gushing about her loving boyfriend.

figurative The artist's painting was a loving tribute to his late grandmother.

Grammatical Forms of loving

• past tense: loved
• plural: lovings
• comparative: more loving
• superlative: most loving
• present tense: love
• future tense: will love
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: loving
• singular: loving
• positive degree: loving
• infinitive: to love
• gerund: loving
• participle: loving

Origin and Evolution of loving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loving' originated from the Old English word 'lufu' which meant love or affection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loving' has retained its original meaning of showing affection or care towards someone or something. However, its usage has expanded to include various forms of love and endearment beyond romantic love.