loving

UK: ˈlʌvɪŋ | US: ˈlʌvɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. feeling or showing love or affection

  2. n. the act of expressing love or affection

Structure
love <deep affection>ing <present participle/adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "loving" derives from the Old English verb lufian (to love), which evolved into the Middle English "loven." The suffix "-ing" was added to form the present participle or adjective, indicating an ongoing action or state of being. The root "love" traces back to Proto-Germanic lubōną, reflecting a universal human emotion. The addition of "-ing" transforms it into a descriptor for someone or something that actively expresses love.

Examples

  1. She gave him a loving smile.

  2. His loving care made her recovery easier.

  3. The book is a loving tribute to her grandmother.

  4. They shared a loving embrace.

  5. A loving parent always supports their child.