loving
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
- To need, thrive on.
- To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- To derive delight from a fact or situation.
- To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- To praise; commend.
- To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
- The action of the verb to love.
- Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
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