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

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

The tasks that OpenAI is testing can vary widely — from apartment hunting to caring for a loved one. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

When a loved one dies, making arrangements for handling their remains can add to an already difficult time. — Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The project expanded after Boudreaux showed the manuscript to loved ones, who urged him to share it with the public. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Described as gentle and thoughtful, Odeh sought to find common ground with those who supposedly were his enemy and, as a result, his death was as mourned by the local Jewish community as by his loved ones. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Let kids help assign the jobs their loved one once handled, like decorating the tree, picking a movie or baking a signature dish. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

By nightfall, the cemetery is lit up beautifully by the candles and colorful flowers, typically marigolds, as well as an array of offerings like photos of loved ones, and items that were important to them like food or a favorite beverage. — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026

Verb

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

The shooting prompted national media coverage, with news outlets in Georgia describing Brayden as an outgoing child and a fan of Spider-Man who loved playing as the superhero by pretending to shoot webs and jump around. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Everyone Rhys loved could’ve died because of his hesitancy to trust Nesta, but now, Rhys sees the benefit in keeping Nesta as powerful as possible. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Rick and Marcia LeCompte loved to watch the Cooper’s hawks that frequented a sweet-gum tree in their yard in Baton Rouge, La. — IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2026

Our children loved the jets and bubbles and would happily have remained there for the afternoon. — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

In 2000, David Berenbaum sat down with Jon Berg, a fresh-faced manager/producer who loved David’s Elf script — even if nobody wanted to make it, yet. — Andy Richter With Aaron Karo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Obayashi told her that Kurosawa, then 80, had urged him at 50 to keep making films that would still be loved 400 years later. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Jane was there with her husband, Valentine Sherry, a very kind man who loved to wear ascots. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026