Lovingly

Pronunciation: /ˈləvɪŋli/

Definitions of lovingly

adverb Lovingly is an adverb that describes how an action is done with love or affection.

Example Sentences

A1 She hugged her teddy bear lovingly.

A2 The mother lovingly tucked her child into bed.

B1 The couple walked hand in hand, smiling lovingly at each other.

B2 The artist lovingly crafted each detail of the sculpture.

C1 He lovingly cared for his aging parents, always putting their needs first.

C2 The author lovingly described the beauty of the countryside in vivid detail.

Examples of lovingly in a Sentence

formal She lovingly cared for her elderly mother, ensuring she had everything she needed.

informal He lovingly cooked her favorite meal for their anniversary.

slang They lovingly binge-watched their favorite TV show all weekend.

figurative The artist lovingly crafted each detail of the sculpture, pouring their heart into the work.

Grammatical Forms of lovingly

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

Origin and Evolution of lovingly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lovingly' originated from the Middle English word 'lovingli' which was derived from the Old English word 'lufian' meaning 'to love'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lovingly' has retained its original meaning of showing affection or love towards someone or something, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and actions associated with care and tenderness.