noun / verb
love
LUV/lʌv/
Deep affection and attachment toward someone or something.
They show their love with a tender embrace and gentle smiles.
Etymology
Old English lufu already covered romantic attraction, affection, friendliness, and divine love. The modern sense preserves this breadth: love can be passionate attachment, but need not be romantic.
In context
had you ever experienced being in love before you met your future spouse I hadn't
More examples
- Her love for her children never fades.
- He has always loved his grandparents deeply.
- We love spending quiet evenings in the garden.
Forms
love · loves · loved · loving
loving adjective — Showing deep affection and care.
lovable adjective — Easy to feel affection for.