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

Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

An environmental consultant, Sorensen, 60, was deeply spiritual — conscious of and connected to the Earth, and her loved ones, in many ways. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The actor died Saturday in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones after battling pneumonia, her family told The Times on Thursday. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

For Daryna Leheida, who plays Penelope, the ancient queen’s plight resonates with the stories of women in Ukraine who wait for loved ones to return. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Her experience highlights a challenge faced by millions of Americans who look after loved ones. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

No details about the funeral service have yet been released, though TMZ reported that her family is planning a small ceremony in Nashville for her closest family and loved ones. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Her team confirmed the death and said the star had faced a brief battle with cancer and died Tuesday surrounded by her loved ones. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

Fabares died on Saturday at 82, surrounded by her loved ones, according to Entertainment Weekly’s sister site PEOPLE. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

She was surrounded by people who loved her at her longtime home in Manhattan, her foundation said on social media. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Yearning to be loved in the Lakers’ Los Angeles, the Clippers were easy marks during that 2019 free agency. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 3 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

When a brand is not loved, customers arrive, compare and leave the moment a competitor undercuts the price. — Cynthia Ferngren, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook solved Apple’s biggest problems of their respective eras — building new products people loved and then manufacturing them at global, margin-fattening scale. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Paris’ Eiffel Tower, for instance, was ridiculed for decades before becoming arguably one of the most iconic and well-loved pieces of architecture in the world. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Some participants loved the program, which, like EST, took place over four days and focused on personal transformation. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026