NYT Dictionary
LOVING
/ˈlɐv.ɪŋ/NounAdjectiveVerbLOV-inglov-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
The action of the verb to love.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Inherited from Middle English lovyng(e) (“love”), inherited from Old English lufung. By surface analysis, love + -ing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
hateunloving
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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