refer lovingly
Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words
to mention or speak about someone with affection
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Examples (10)
- She would often refer lovingly to her childhood home, filled with warmth and happy memories.
- Even years after his passing, his wife continued to refer lovingly to him in every conversation.
- The old teacher always used to refer lovingly to her former students as 'her bright stars'.
- He chose to refer lovingly to his pet dog as his 'furry companion' rather than just 'dog'.
- In her speech, the author began to refer lovingly to her literary mentor, who had guided her career.
- Parents often refer lovingly to their children, even when they are grown adults.
- Despite the challenges, she continued to refer lovingly to her work as her 'passion project'.
- The artist would refer lovingly to his paintbrush as an extension of his soul.
- During the reunion, they would refer lovingly to their shared college days, full of laughter and camaraderie.
- He paused for a moment to refer lovingly to the handwritten letters his grandmother used to send him.