lovingly
ˈlʌvɪŋli
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Definition of lovingly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

affectionatelyin a loving manner showing affection
  • She lovingly stroked the cat's fur.
  • He lovingly gazed at the old photographs.
  • The mother lovingly wrapped her child in a blanket.
affectionately fondly tenderly
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Origin of lovingly

Old English, lufu (love) + -ing (action) + -ly (manner)

Terms with lovingly included in their meaning

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affection
word used to lovingly address someone
gentle touch
touch or stroke gently and lovingly
nurture
protect and care for lovingly
care
the act of protecting and caring for someone lovingly
affection
touch or stroke lovingly

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  1. French:avec amour, ...
  2. German:liebevoll, ...
  3. Italian:con amore, ...
  4. Spanish:amorosamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:carinhosamente, ...
  6. Chinese:深情地, ...
  7. Japanese:愛情を込めて, ...
  8. Arabic:بمحبة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּאַהֲבָה, ...
  10. Russian:нежно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з любов'ю, ...
  12. Hindi:प्यार से, ...
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