No. 2,183 in Dutch
liefdevolle
"Liefdevolle" means "loving" or "affectionate."
In a sentence
Zij gaf haar kinderen een liefdevolle omhelzing.
She gave her children a loving hug.
In this sentence, 'liefdevolle' describes the type of hug as being full of love.
Hij schreef een liefdevolle brief aan zijn partner.
He wrote a loving letter to his partner.
Here, 'liefdevolle' characterizes the letter as being written with affection and care.
De hond keek met liefdevolle ogen naar zijn baasje.
The dog looked at its owner with loving eyes.
In this context, 'liefdevolle' describes the dog's eyes as expressing love.
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