love (n.)

1.sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people"his lovemaking disgusted her" "he hadn't had any love in months" "he has a very complicated love life"

2.any object of warm affection or devotion"None"

3.a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction"their love left them indifferent to their surroundings" "she was his first love"

4.a strong positive emotion of regard and affection"his love for his work" "children need a lot of love"

5.a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

6.a score of zero in tennis or squash"it was 40 love"

love (v.)

1.have sexual intercourse with"This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm" "Adam knew Eve" "Were you ever intimate with this man?"

2.have a great affection or liking for"I love French food" "She loves her boss and works hard for him"

3.be enamored or in love with"She loves her husband deeply"

4.get pleasure from"I love cooking"

loving (adj.)

1.feeling or showing love and affection"loving parents" "loving glances"

Love (descriptor)

1.Affection; in psychiatry commonly refers to pleasure, particularly as it applies to gratifying experiences between individuals.