true love; sincere affection; cherish deeply
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
true love; sincere affection; deep devotion
formalRefers to profound and genuine emotional attachment toward a person, cause, or thing. Often used in formal, literary, or emotional contexts.
His works are filled with sincere love for his motherland.
This elderly couple has supported each other for fifty years; they are each other's lifelong true love.
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Music is the love of her life and has never changed.
verb
to love sincerely; to cherish deeply; to adore
formalExpresses the action of holding deep, genuine affection for someone or something. Often takes abstract objects such as careers, arts, or ideals.
The elderly gentleman devoted his life's energy to the career he cherished deeply.
She deeply loves the cause of education, having taught with dedication for forty years.
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He cherishes this land deeply and has never thought of leaving.
This artist has loved oil painting creation deeply throughout his life.