loving

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

"I love my spouse.   I love you!"

To need, thrive on.

"Mold loves moist, dark places."

To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

"I love walking barefoot on wet grass;  I'd love to join the team;  I love what you've done with your hair"

To praise; commend.

To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.

The action of the verb to love.

Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.

"his loving wife"