자애로워요 · 자애로웠어요 · 자애로운 (+noun) (ㅂ irregular)
loving, affectionate, benevolent
Example
어머니는 자애로운 눈빛으로 아이를 바라보셨어요.
The mother looked at her child with loving eyes.
Word parts
자 merciful+애 love
Literally 'merciful love'; -롭다 turns it into an adjective.
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Typically describes parents, grandparents or rulers looking down with kindness.
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