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lovingly

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/ˈlʌvɪŋli/ · lov-ing-ly

in a manner expressing love or affection.

Meanings

adverbformal

in a manner expressing love or affection.

محبت یا شفقت کا اظہار کرنے کے انداز میں۔

محبت سے

mohabbat se

Synonyms

affectionatelyfondlywarmlyعاشقانہشفقت سےمحبت بھرے

Antonyms

indifferentlycoldlyunaffectionatelyبے پرواہی سےسردمہری سےغیر محبت سے

Common Collocations

  • speak lovingly
  • look lovingly
  • treat lovingly

Example Sentences

She spoke lovingly to her children.

اس نے اپنے بچوں سے محبت سے بات کی۔

Us ne apne bachon se mohabbat se baat ki.

He looked at her lovingly.

اس نے اسے محبت بھرے انداز سے دیکھا۔

Us ne use mohabbat bhare andaaz se dekha.

They embraced each other lovingly.

انہوں نے ایک دوسرے کو محبت سے گلے لگایا۔

Unhon ne aik doosre ko mohabbat se gale lagaya.

Easily Confused With

lovely:While 'lovingly' refers to an affectionate manner, 'lovely' describes something that is beautiful or pleasant.

Word Family

love
nounمحبت
loved
verbمحبت کی
lovely
adjectiveخوبصورت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lovingly' as 'how love speaks' — when you express love in your voice.

Imagine a heartwarming scene of a parent hugging their child.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jisse dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing them, whom we die looking at.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت اندھی ہوتی ہے۔

Mohabbat andhi hoti hai.

Love is blind.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lufian" — to love

First known use: 14th century

The word 'lovingly' has been derived from the word 'love,' which originates from Old English 'lufu'. Over time, it has evolved into its current form as an adverb.