Lovingness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈlə-viŋ/ lov·ing

Meaning & Definition of Lovingness

Lovingness (adjective)

  1. affectionate
  2. painstaking

Lovingness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility

    "with a fierce lovingness she has maintained her family's cherished heirlooms for future generations"

    similar: care, carefulness, solicitousness, solicitude
    related: concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, babying, coddling, pampering
    opposite: carelessness
    near: inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Related Entry: Loving (adjective)

Loving is a different word from Lovingness. The synonyms below are for loving, not for lovingness.

  1. feeling or showing love

    "they were a loving family, supporting each other when times were bad"

    similar: adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond, tender, tenderhearted
    related: caring, compassionate, considerate, cordial, doting, forgiving, friendly, humane, kind, understanding, warmhearted, ardent, fervent, impassioned, passionate, warm, amatory, amorous, erotic, enamored, infatuated, lovesick, lovey-dovey, mushy, romantic, sappy, sentimental, brotherly, fatherly, motherly, sisterly
    opposite: unloving
    near: aloof, antisocial, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, hard-hearted, indifferent, offish, pitiless, remote, reserved, standoffish, unbending, uncaring, unfeeling, disaffected, unconcerned, uninvolved, cold, frigid, unfriendly, callous, cold-blooded, hard-boiled, heartless, ruthless, soulless, unromantic, unsentimental

  2. taking, showing, or involving great care and effort

    "the homemade costume clearly showed the loving work that had gone into it"

    similar: careful, conscientious, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous
    related: assiduous, diligent, indefatigable, persevering, sedulous, exhaustive, thorough, thoroughgoing, alert, attentive, observant, vigilant, watchful, accurate, exact, precise, strict, critical, demanding, discriminating, exacting, fastidious, finicky, particular, cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, mindful, wary, deliberate, plodding, slow, studied, thoughtful, all-out, determined, dogged, intensive, patient, tenacious, tireless, zealous
    opposite: careless
    near: cursory, halfhearted, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, regardless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary, lax, neglectful, negligent, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, imprecise, inaccurate, uncritical, undemanding, undiscriminating, bold, impetuous, rash, reckless, apathetic, indifferent, lackadaisical, lazy, lazyish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lovingness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lovingness:

care, carefulness, solicitousness, solicitude

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lovingness

Words with the opposite meaning of Lovingness:

carelessness

Related Words for Lovingness

concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, babying, coddling, pampering

Near Antonyms of Lovingness

inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Word Forms of Lovingness

Derived words: lovingly (adverb), lovingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lovingness

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lovingness

What does "Lovingness" mean?

"Lovingness" means affectionate. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: affectionate.

What is another word for "Lovingness"?

Other words for "Lovingness" include care, carefulness, solicitousness and solicitude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lovingness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lovingness"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lovingness". Common alternatives include care, carefulness, solicitousness and solicitude.

What is the opposite of "Lovingness"?

Antonyms of "Lovingness" include carelessness. Near antonyms include inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness and unconcern.

How do you use "Lovingness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lovingness" in a sentence: "with a fierce lovingness she has maintained her family's cherished heirlooms for future generations".

Is "Lovingness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lovingness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lovingness"?

"Lovingness" is pronounced /ˈlə-viŋ/ and divided into syllables as lov·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Lovingness"?

First known use: before 12th century.