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

The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Hall died Tuesday in Dallas surrounded by her loved ones, her family announced Wednesday in a statement. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

While ProPublica spoke with veterans’ family members and loved ones, none chose to sign. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

On Tuesday, De Bremaeker told CBS News Bay Area that Albornoz Hernandez was released and reunited with loved ones. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

And that boundary is especially essential when traveling with loved ones. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026

Work within the noise ordinance After dinner and speeches from loved ones, the party took to the dance floor, where the Uninvited Jazz Band got the party going. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Of course, a new iPad is also useful for streaming shows and movies, FaceTime with loved ones, and reading e-books or digital media. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Closet Confidential Shop for pre-loved designer fashions, accessories and more to benefit Dress for Success Georgia’s work to help women across the state move forward in their careers and lives. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Fans loved it, for instance, when in 2022 Jordan stole Alicia’s old phone in the middle of the night, called hundreds of people, and posted so many TikToks that her account was temporarily suspended. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

Jantzi emphasizes the trio would have loved to have taken a few more trips to the country during development and shooting, but the situation was too precarious to allow the extra time. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Above all, Dave loved his family, his city, and the people who walked through his doors. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

The couple’s lawyer told the judge that the Mitchells grieved the loss of Ginnifer and loved Evelyn. — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Paige loved this photographer Jaime Ardiles-Arce, whose stuff still feels incredibly cool. — David Michon, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2026

Luis and Samir loved being with their many aunts, uncles and cousins in Washington, and were picking up English, in addition to their native Romanian. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

The idea is to capture the spirit of the parade that so many attendees loved. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Reviewers loved the contrasting trim detail and soft material. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026