Synonyms of loves

loves 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of love

1

as in treasures

to hold dear

patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• appreciates
• values
• enjoys
• cherishes
• likes
• admires
• respects
• prizes
• relishes
• regards
• reveres
• fancies
• delights (in)
• grooves (on)
• revels (in)
• venerates
• adores
• reverences
• sets store by
• idolizes
• digs
• esteems
• caresses
• worships
• enshrines
• memorializes
• apprizes
• dotes (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• loathes
• detests
• abhors
• undervalues
• disdains
• scorns
• minimizes
• abominates
• disvalues
• sniffs (at)
• forgets
• neglects
• decries
• disparages
• belittles
• snubs
• scouts
• abandons
• depreciates
• deprecates
• execrates
• high-hats
• slights
• puts down
• writes off
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• kisses off

2

as in adores

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

a husband who loves his wife more than anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adores
• cherishes
• worships
• falls for
• idolizes
• carries the torch (for)
• idealizes
• reveres
• carries a torch (for)
• loses one's heart (to)
• reverences
• venerates
• canonizes
• delights (in)
• deifies
• dotes (on)
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• loathes
• detests
• abhors
• dislikes
• antagonizes
• displeases
• abominates
• disapproves (of)
• execrates
• disgusts
• disfavors
• repels
• repulses
• sickens
• turns off
• revolts
• nauseates

3

as in enjoys

to take pleasure in

I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoys
• likes
• savors
• relishes
• adores
• fancies
• takes to
• admires
• appreciates
• delights (in)
• grooves (on)
• rejoices (in)
• revels (in)
• goes for
• gets off (on)
• prefers
• reveres
• digs
• has a soft spot for
• treasures
• gets a kick out of
• cherishes
• worships
• venerates
• values
• idolizes
• prizes
• is partial to
• drinks (in)
• devours
• eats (up)
• dotes (on)
• feasts (on)
• favors
• indulges (in)
• wallows (in)
• cottons (to)
• luxuriates (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• dislikes
• abhors
• loathes
• detests
• despises
• condemns
• abominates
• scorns

4

as in caresses

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

• caresses
• pats
• strokes
• fondles
• hugs
• pets
• cradles
• snuggles
• gentles
• cuddles
• nuzzles
• embraces
• paws
• spoons
• necks
• indulges
• feels up
• babies
• noses
• enfolds
• nestles
• pampers
• massages
• canoodles
• kneads
• coddles
• bills
• dandles
• bounces
• spoils
• mollycoddles

loves

2 of 2

noun

plural of love

1

as in passions

a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone

her love for her children was truly selfless

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passions
• affections
• respects
• devotions
• enthusiasms
• desires
• regards
• attachments
• likes
• longings
• relishes
• lusts
• appreciations
• loyalties
• cravings
• appetites
• tastes
• likings
• yearnings
• fancies
• ardors
• preferences
• adorations
• worships
• infatuations
• crushes
• fervors
• favors
• allegiances
• zeals
• partialities
• fidelities
• esteems
• idolatries
• fealties
• deifications
• adulations
• idolizations
• estimations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• hatreds
• dislikes
• abominations
• allergies
• hostilities
• antagonisms
• animosities
• rancors
• enmities
• antipathies
• loathings
• aversions
• disgusts
• repulsions
• repugnances
• revulsions
• disfavors
• abhorrences
• misanthropies

2

as in darlings

a person with whom one is in love

she is the love of my life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darlings
• sweethearts
• lovers
• sweeties
• girlfriends
• boyfriends
• dears
• sweets
• flames
• girls
• squeezes
• wives
• beloveds
• boys
• husbands
• hons
• trueloves
• sweetie pies
• honeys
• mistresses
• gals
• brides
• pets
• admirers
• amours
• dolls
• beaux
• grooms
• paramours
• lasses
• swains
• ducks
• men
• dates
• ladyloves
• inamoratas
• significant others
• steadies
• escorts
• fellows
• crushes
• suitors
• wooers
• tootsies
• fiancés
• gallants
• heartthrobs
• intendeds

3

as in likes

positive regard for something

a love of chocolate, which I will pay anything to indulge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likes
• likings
• appetites
• uses
• relishes
• tastes
• thirsts
• enthusiasms
• shines
• cravings
• desires
• preferences
• love affairs
• fancies
• tendencies
• passions
• favors
• partialities
• longings
• interests
• weaknesses
• prejudices
• teeth
• biases
• gustoes
• yens
• leanings
• inclinations
• bents
• propensities
• palates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• disgusts
• loathings
• distastes
• mislikes
• aversions
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

4

as in affairs

a brief romantic relationship

he refused to discuss past loves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affairs
• flings
• romances
• love affairs
• intrigues
• amours
• passions
• liaisons
• dalliances
• infatuations
• flirtations
• hanky-pankies
• entanglements
• attachments
• calf-loves
• puppy loves
• idylls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loves

Verb

The specific references to the music of the ’50s and ’60s that Fagen so dearly loves highlight a central tension in his work. — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026

Luckily, Pottery Barn’s plaid shop is packed with festive decor that captures the same nostalgic charm my mom loves. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Instead of the cartoon alien who loves Oreos and beats up other alien bad guys, this run turns John Jones (FKA J'onn J'onnz) into an FBI agent who survives a suicide bombing and merges with an alien entity. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Pitino loves the upside of senior forward Babacar Sane, but the Hall of Fame coach has repeatedly said the 6-7, 235-pound forward has much to learn about fundamentals. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

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The league loves to visit us, vacation here, hold owners meetings and Pro Bowls here. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

And while Saturday might be the only time this regular-season rivalry game is played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Smart loves it when his team gets to play and win here. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Robert loves any visual, physical thing that is a reminder that this is not your typical person who works at a law firm. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

Noun

Phillip had his music, and, for better or worse, Sabrina had her loves. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

In the year since Love Is Blind Season 10 was filmed, cast members have moved on with new loves—and even a new family. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

Although Crawford is largely associated with her Los Angeles real estate portfolio, one of the greatest loves of her life was in New York City. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

In honor of the show’s 65th anniversary, here’s a look at the real-life loves of the cast of The Dick Van Dyke Show. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2026

New York will be blessed to have someone so faithful to his truest loves. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

After training at the Royal College of Music, combining her twin loves of music and sport has created a flourishing career. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Our matriarch, teacher, spirit speaker, my best friend and truly one of the deepest loves of my life. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

An openly gay man in Catholic Italy as well as an old-school romantic, Visconti was cinema’s great poet of impossible loves. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026