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

The Vikings loved the progression of Dallas Turner in training camp. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Those children need to know their roots, need to know that there is always a place where they are loved and welcomed. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

As someone who loved the fluid locomotion and kinetic spectacle of Marvel’s Spider-Man, my expectations were high. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Seattle loved all of it, and the military flyover at the end provided some high-drama punctuation overhead. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The 54-year-old Carrollton alum was referring to the celebrity loved injectable from Eli Lilly and Company that the FDA approved that same year. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Davis loved to read and collect books, devouring anything from John Updike and Margaret Atwood, among other authors, a passion that necessitated having bookshelves in every room of his home. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 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