Lovingly Meaning
/lˈʌvɪŋli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a loving manner, affectionately.
Sentence Examples
She caressed her baby lovingly.
Father embraced Mother lovingly.
The Duke rose and kissed his wife lovingly.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He ____ prepared her favorite meal for her birthday celebration last night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She ____ prepared a special meal for her parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration tonight.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English loving Middle English -ly English -ly English lovingly From loving + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2022 December 14, Robin Leleux, “A royal occasion as heritage projects honoured: Wolferton”, in RAIL, number 972, page 61:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He ____ prepared her favorite meal for her birthday celebration last night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She ____ prepared a special meal for her parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration tonight.