Lovingly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a loving manner, affectionately.

    "Over the past 20 years, the station complex - including the main platform buildings, signal box and level crossing gates - has been lovingly restored, with the gates replaced according to original plans."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with fondness; with love wordnet

Synonyms

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amorouslyadoringlyaffectionatelyardentlyassiduouslycarefully

Example

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"She caressed her baby lovingly."

Etymology

From loving + -ly.

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