lovingly

adverb

Definition of lovinglynext
as in respectfully

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Recent Examples of lovingly 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 Like the s’mores kits lovingly put together by the staff to be used on the electric firepit on the patio out back. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Kelce said lovingly before shouting out how quickly and thoroughly Swift picked up all there is to know about his sport. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 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 Brian Baumgartner, who played the lovingly bumbling Kevin Malone on the show, partnered with producers Warren Lieberstein and Ben Silverman on the officially licensed book. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 In July, Menehould de Bazelaire du Chatelle, who was Hermès’s artistic director of cultural patrimony until her recent retirement, welcomed me into Émile’s lair, which has been lovingly preserved as a private museum. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovingly
  1. respectfully
  2. positively
  3. appreciatively
  4. admiringly
Adverb
  • 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
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  • Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Guerra also said that his recent fundraising had been going positively.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 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
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  • 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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“Lovingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovingly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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