Definition
- (verb) (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something). “I love my spouse. I love you!”
- (verb) To need, thrive on. “Mold loves moist, dark places.”
- (verb) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like. “I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair”
- (verb) (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- (verb) To derive delight from a fact or situation. “I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.”
- (verb) To have sex with (perhaps from make love). “I wish I could love her all night long.”
- (verb) To praise; commend.
- (verb) To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
- (noun) The action of the verb to love.
- (adjective) Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. “his loving wife”
Word stats
- Loving contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Loving mean?
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
How many letters are in Loving?
Loving has 6 letters.
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