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

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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
• admired
• cherished
• liked
• respected
• prized
• regarded
• relished
• revered
• reverenced
• set store on
• fancied
• delighted (in)
• worshiped
• revelled (in)
• venerated
• grooved (on)
• adored
• reveled (in)
• set store by
• dug
• idolized
• memorialized
• caressed
• apprized
• enshrined
• esteemed
• worshipped
• 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
• worshiped
• cherished
• worshipped
• fell for
• revered
• reverenced
• idolized
• idealized
• carried the torch (for)
• lost one's heart (to)
• carried a torch (for)
• venerated
• canonized
• 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
• relished
• adored
• savoured
• admired
• fancied
• delighted (in)
• appreciated
• savored
• got off (on)
• revelled (in)
• rejoiced (in)
• took to
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• went for
• worshiped
• got a charge out of
• dug
• revered
• got a kick out of
• had a soft spot for
• valued
• preferred
• was partial to
• cherished
• treasured
• venerated
• worshipped
• idolized
• drank (in)
• prized
• devoured
• feasted (on)
• ate (up)
• doted (on)
• indulged (in)
• favored
• wallowed (in)
• luxuriated (in)
• cottoned (to)

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
• cradled
• gentled
• snuggled
• cuddled
• nuzzled
• pawed
• embraced
• spoilt
• spooned
• billed
• necked
• pampered
• nosed
• enfolded
• indulged
• spoiled
• babied
• nestled
• canoodled
• massaged
• kneaded
• coddled
• bounced
• dandled
• felt up
• mollycoddled