Synonyms of loved

loved 1 of 2

adjective

as in cherished

granted special treatment or attention

her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cherished
• beloved
• favorite
• precious
• adored
• sweet
• special
• darling
• favored
• dear
• pet
• admired
• appreciated
• fond
• revered
• fair-haired
• white-headed
• preferred
• treasured
• esteemed
• relished
• prized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• ignored
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• abandoned
• unbeloved
• disdained
• alienated
• abominated
• execrated
• unfavorite
• estranged

loved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of love

1

as in valued

to hold dear

patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• treasured
• appreciated
• enjoyed
• cherished
• admired
• liked
• respected
• prized
• regarded
• relished
• revered
• reverenced
• fancied
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• venerated
• adored
• reveled (in)
• set store by
• dug
• idolized
• memorialized
• caressed
• enshrined
• esteemed
• worshipped
• apprized
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• undervalued
• disdained
• disvalued
• abominated
• scorned
• execrated
• sniffed (at)
• scouted
• snubbed
• minimized
• slighted
• neglected
• abandoned
• disparaged
• belittled
• forgot
• depreciated
• decried
• put down
• deprecated
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• kissed off

2

as in adored

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

a husband who loves his wife more than anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adored
• cherished
• worshipped
• fell for
• idolized
• carried the torch (for)
• idealized
• revered
• lost one's heart (to)
• carried a torch (for)
• reverenced
• canonized
• venerated
• delighted (in)
• deified
• adulated
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• disliked
• displeased
• antagonized
• disapproved (of)
• abominated
• execrated
• disgusted
• revolted
• repulsed
• sickened
• repelled
• turned off
• nauseated
• disfavored

3

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in

I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyed
• liked
• savored
• relished
• adored
• admired
• fancied
• delighted (in)
• appreciated
• got off (on)
• took to
• rejoiced (in)
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• went for
• dug
• revered
• valued
• got a kick out of
• had a soft spot for
• preferred
• treasured
• cherished
• was partial to
• venerated
• worshipped
• idolized
• drank (in)
• prized
• devoured
• ate (up)
• feasted (on)
• indulged (in)
• favored
• doted (on)
• cottoned (to)
• wallowed (in)
• luxuriated (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• despised
• condemned
• abominated
• scorned

4

as in caressed

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caressed
• patted
• stroked
• hugged
• petted
• fondled
• gentled
• cradled
• snuggled
• cuddled
• nuzzled
• pawed
• embraced
• spooned
• billed
• necked
• pampered
• nosed
• enfolded
• indulged
• spoiled
• babied
• nestled
• canoodled
• massaged
• kneaded
• coddled
• bounced
• dandled
• felt up
• mollycoddled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loved

Adjective

Re-loved is a more recent upcycling initiative that allows customers to return their wax jackets in exchange for a voucher. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

But the physical funeral home — the place where a loved one’s remains may be held — is not regulated by any state agency. — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

His loved ones set up a GoFundMe, which raised nearly $50,000 in a matter of days. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

And after raising three children, Brinkley believes that slowing down and making time for family helps keep loved ones coming back home. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Grieving families were made visible, giving voice and shape to those who were lost, as people held symbolic burial rites or went on their own journeys to look for loved ones. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

The photo was followed by a video of the actress blowing out the candles, surrounded by loved ones. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

During their weeks-long hiatus, Navarro enjoyed vacationing with loved ones, while Goldberg shared clips of her attending art shows across Europe. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

She was surrounded by people who loved her at her longtime home in Manhattan, her foundation said on social media. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Yearning to be loved in the Lakers’ Los Angeles, the Clippers were easy marks during that 2019 free agency. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Once loved and worn by celebrities like Kate Moss and Rihanna, the unstructured boot has made a comeback as one of 2026's hottest boot trends. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2026

Swing trailer-hitch bike rack this summer and absolutely loved it. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

When a brand is not loved, customers arrive, compare and leave the moment a competitor undercuts the price. — Cynthia Ferngren, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook solved Apple’s biggest problems of their respective eras — building new products people loved and then manufacturing them at global, margin-fattening scale. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Paris’ Eiffel Tower, for instance, was ridiculed for decades before becoming arguably one of the most iconic and well-loved pieces of architecture in the world. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Some participants loved the program, which, like EST, took place over four days and focused on personal transformation. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026