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Definition of loving adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

loving

adjective
 
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
 
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
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  1. feeling or showing love and care for somebody/something synonym affectionate, tender
    • a warm and loving family
    • She chose the present with loving care.
    Topics Feelingsc1, Personal qualitiesc1
  2. -loving
    (in adjectives) enjoying the object or activity mentioned
    • her music-loving daughter
    see also fun-loving, peace-loving
See loving in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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