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lovingness

lovingness

1 3.6
Warm care and kindness that a person shows to others
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌvɪŋnəs/
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  • The dog's lovingness towards its owner was evident as it followed him everywhere.

Examples

  • Their relationship was marked by warmth and lovingness rather than conflict.

  • Her lovingness towards her children is evident.

  • Her lovingness was evident in the way she cared for everyone around her.

  • There was a certain lovingness in his tone that made me feel safe.

  • The lovingness in his voice warmed her heart.

  • Her lovingness shone through every time she offered a comforting hug to her friends.

  • The lovingness displayed by the community during the charity event was heartwarming.

Synonyms

love
vslovingness
1.0

A strong feeling of care and liking for someone or something

describes the general quality of showing care rather than the feeling itself
affection
vslovingness
317 1.4

A gentle warm feeling for a person, animal, or thing

is a broader quality of showing care rather than a mere feeling
warmth
vslovingness
103 1.0

A friendly, kind feeling in the way someone speaks or acts

is the inner quality of showing care rather than outward friendliness
caring
vslovingness
54 1.6

A kind feeling and concern for other people

is the general disposition to show care rather than the actions themselves
tenderness
vslovingness
41 3.4

A gentle caring feeling of love and concern for someone

is the basic caring quality but less specifically gentle or delicate
fondness
vslovingness
38 2.8

A strong warm liking for a person or thing

is the outward quality of showing that liking rather than the feeling itself
adoration
vslovingness
16 3.4

A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something

is a milder caring quality rather than intense admiration
heartedness
vslovingness
2 5.2

A kind, warm way of treating other people

is the simple quality of showing care rather than general sincerity
loving-kindness
vslovingness
1 5.2

A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people

is more personal affectional quality rather than general goodwill
affectionateness
vslovingness
5.5

A feeling of love and care for other people or animals

is the broader quality of showing care rather than specific actions
tenderheartedness
vslovingness
5.8

A kind, gentle feeling that makes you feel sorry for others and want to help them

is the steady quality of showing care rather than being easily moved
devotedness
vslovingness
7.2

A strong, loving loyalty and care for someone or something

is a gentler, general affectionate quality rather than intense devotion
warmheartedness
vslovingness
4.4

A kind and friendly feeling toward other people

is a focused affectionate quality rather than general friendly conduct
warmness
vslovingness
1.1

A feeling of kindness and affection toward someone

is the stable quality of showing care rather than transient friendliness

Antonyms

7 3.2

Lack of warmth or friendliness in someone's behaviour

How Loving

adoration
16 3.4
devotion
62 3.2
tenderness
41 3.4
lovingness
1 3.6
fondness
38 2.8
affection
317 1.4

Surface Forms

lovingness singular
lovingnesses plural

Morphology

lovingness = loving (transparent) = love + ing + ness

Formed by the adjective 'loving' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', a direct and regular noun derivation.

Etymology

Lovingness comes from the simple word love plus the endings -ing and -ness, where -ing shows an action and -ness turns that action into a 'quality'. Think of someone's gentle care as 'love' made into a steady habit or feeling, so lovingness means the 'quality of being loving'.