Loving

/ˈlʌvɪŋ/ verb noun adjective

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

Definition

  1. (verb) (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something). “I love my spouse.   I love you!”
  2. (verb) To need, thrive on. “Mold loves moist, dark places.”
  3. (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”
  4. (verb) (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
  5. (verb) To derive delight from a fact or situation. “I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.”
  6. (verb) To have sex with (perhaps from make love). “I wish I could love her all night long.”
  7. (verb) To praise; commend.
  8. (verb) To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
  9. (noun) The action of the verb to love.
  10. (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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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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