adjectiveadverb
liebevoll
affectionate · lovingly
Es beschreibt eine Art zu handeln oder zu sprechen, die warm, freundlich und voller Zuneigung ist.
The German word "liebevoll" is an adjective that means "loving" or "affectionate".
- It is made up of the noun "Liebe" (love) and the adjective suffix "-voll" (full of).
- So, "liebevoll" literally means "full of love".
Similar words:
- zärtlich (tender)
- herzlich (warm-hearted)
- warmherzig (warmhearted)
Difference:
- "liebevoll" emphasizes love and care in action or attitude.
- "zärtlich" usually refers more to physical tenderness or gentleness.
- "herzlich" and "warmherzig" refer more to warmth and friendliness in personality or emotion rather than specific loving actions.
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Examples
Die Mutter umarmt ihr Kind liebevoll.adverb
The mother embraces her child affectionately.
Ein Vater küsst sein Kind liebevoll auf die Stirn.adverb
A father lovingly kisses his child on the forehead.
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