Lovingly
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
In a manner that expresses love or affection.
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
adverbpositiveBeginner
General
In a way that shows love, affection, or care
He held her hand lovingly.
💡 Simply: It's like when you give someone a big, warm hug and tell them you care about them. You're doing it lovingly!
👶 For kids: When you do something with a lot of love, like giving a hug or a kiss, you are doing it lovingly.
More Examples
2
The dog licked her face lovingly.
3
She prepared the meal lovingly, with special care.
How It's Used
Everyday conversation
"She looked at him lovingly."
Literature
"The mother stroked her child's hair lovingly."
From 'loving' + '-ly'. 'Loving' comes from the Old English word 'lufian' (to love). The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs.
The word 'lovingly' has been in use since at least the 14th century, appearing in various texts describing acts of affection.