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English

loving

/ˈlʌvɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
  2. To need, thrive on.
  3. To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
  4. (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
  5. To derive delight from a fact or situation.
  6. To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
  7. To praise; commend.
  8. To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
  9. The action of the verb to love.
  10. Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data