loving

/ˈlʌvɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlə-viŋ/ (ame, mw)

loving — adjective

  • lovingpositive
  • more lovingcomparative
  • most lovingsuperlative

1. a loving person shows kindness, warmth, and steady care towards others, especial

1.形容詞A2
釋義

a loving person shows kindness, warmth, and steady care towards others, especially family members, friends, or a partner.

例句

Lukas wrapped his daughter in a loving hug before she left for school.

collocation: loving hug

Whenever Vikram felt sad, his grandmother sent a loving letter to cheer him up.

collocation: loving letter

同義詞
  • affectionate

    focuses more on visible, often physical displays of fondness (hugs, kisses); slightly less intense than 'loving'.

  • caring

    emphasises looking after someone's needs and well-being; more about action than emotion.

  • devoted

    stresses loyalty and commitment alongside love; often used for long-term relationships.

  • tender

    highlights gentleness and softness; common in romantic or parent–child contexts.

反義詞
  • cold

    showing no warmth, kindness, or emotional connection.

  • indifferent

    not caring about someone's feelings or needs.

文法句型

a loving + noun

be + loving

用法筆記

Often placed before a noun (a loving father, a loving relationship) or after a linking verb (she is very loving). 'Loving' implies a steady, deep affection rather than occasional displays of warmth, making it slightly stronger than 'affectionate'.

常見錯誤

❌She gave me a loved hug.
✅She gave me a loving hug.
💡'loved' is a past participle meaning 'was loved by others'; 'loving' describes an action that expresses love.
❌He is a love husband.
✅He is a loving husband.
💡'love' as a noun cannot replace the adjective 'loving' before a noun.