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 Los Angeles Police Department offered its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of those who died during the crash. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

How eBay’s pre-loved runway works Rather than debut a brand-new collection, eBay built the Endless Runway around designer pieces already in circulation. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Directly addressing Adamson in emotional courtroom remarks, the victim’s mother, Curtisha Davis, said the consequences of the shooting continued to affect Davis and his loved ones, years after the fact. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

His family announced at the time that the legendary rocker died surrounded by loved ones. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Give colleagues non-invasive ways to support his family and loved ones, like collecting cards and memories, sharing a charity or GoFundMe identified by the family, or considering a company donation. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Finding long-term care can be challenging for seniors and their loved ones, especially in the aftermath of an illness or fall. — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Our hearts continue to be with the families and loved ones of those who were killed, and with the entire Miami-Dade community enduring an unimaginable time. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Buying a house, having a child, choosing a care home for a loved one. — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Recchia’s second novel, Io che ti ho voluto così bene (I, who loved you so much), came out in Italy last year. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

My dad loved every one of these men incredibly deeply, and through playing the music, had a connection with them words cannot explain. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Fagan, an emergency medicine doctor, has always loved fine dining. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Zoeh and her mother, Ydienays Dariana Dominguez, were flown to Venezuela, the Charlotte father identified only as Anderson said during a news conference Thursday on the playground at Eastway Park where his daughter loved to play. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Outside of work, Parson loved cooking, golf, music and a good story, Strahan shared. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

The image had been created by a senior creative using gen AI, and the client had loved it. — Marleen Huysman, Harvard Business Review, 16 Sep. 2026

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