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lovingly

B1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /lˈʌvɪŋli/

US

  • /ˈləvɪŋli/

Description

"Lovingly" describes doing something with love, not just any kind of love, but the warm, gentle, caring kind. Think about how a mother lovingly tucks her child into bed, or how an artist lovingly restores an old painting. It's more than just an action; it is filled with affection. You would not usually "lovingly" chop wood, but you might lovingly prepare a meal for someone special. The word suggests tenderness and devotion in the way something is done.

Examples

  1. 1

    Family affection

    She kissed the baby lovingly on the forehead.

  2. 2

    Memory

    He looked lovingly at the old photo of his parents.

  3. 3

    Careful preparation

    The meal was lovingly prepared by everyone in the family.

  4. 4

    Restoration

    They spent years lovingly restoring the old house.

  5. 5

    Affectionate nickname

    Among his friends, Daniel is lovingly known as “the Professor.”

    • Pattern

      lovingly known as + name

      called by this name in an affectionate way

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • lovinglyadverb