LOVINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

lovingly

adverb

Definition of lovingly

as in respectfully

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Recent Examples of lovingly During one sequence, Swift sits in her director’s chair with Kelce standing behind her, smiling and laughing with his hands lovingly holding her arms. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 His poems are classical, but severely and lovingly contemporary too. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 The marionettes – or puppets – come in all shapes and sizes, many crafted from wood; some depict humans, others fantastical creatures, all intricately and lovingly made. — Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026 Amazingly, the all-sand island has its own garden area, lovingly tended by the staff, where herbs, fruits, and even vegetables grow for guest dinners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Much of the Red Barn’s irreplaceable art and ephemera, meticulously and lovingly curated over the years, was lost — but the music series, powered by the fireproof resiliency of those who oversee the collective, barely skipped a beat. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The music had to come first, with Lehman and Khan working closely to craft dance remixes that would feel vital and current while lovingly referencing all corners of South Asian culture and the South Asian American experience as well. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026 Margot Robbie talks lovingly about the cocaine scene in 1900. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

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Everyone here almost too respectfully gives one another their turn to speak, the conversation rarely fomenting into argument or overlapping chatter.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026
Without becoming defensive or overly apologetic, respectfully reinforce that your decision has already been made.

— Jasmine Johnson, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of respectfully

Adverb

Only 27% of Americans view both the State and Justice departments positively, and while Republicansâ€™ approval of those departments has held relatively steady, itâ€™s also below 50%.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
These books offer a closer relationship with the game, but it should be noted that odds, props, and information are not impacted positively or negatively based on their relationship.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of positively

Adverb

In 2023, when a skier named Eva Walkner posted about a tremendous day with a film crew on a mountain called Hoher Göll, Thomas commented appreciatively, then asked why her party hadn’t gone higher up the face.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.

— Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of appreciatively

Adverb

Despite the speculation, Charli has long spoken admiringly of Madonna.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026
Standing in a holding pen for inmates, wearing orange jail attire, Holdo looked back at Savery almost admiringly, at times bowing his head.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of admiringly

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