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

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

This delicate Kendra Scott cuff is a great gift for someone who loves a little everyday sparkle. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

My partner Tyler, seen here as a sleepy guy, loves Halloween and always switches up his costume. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Obviously, judging by their ubiquity in pop culture, the world loves a psycho killer. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Daughter Vivi loves seafood gumbo, while sons Eric and Forrest enjoy her pasta dishes. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The Brewers clawed back from four runs down and yet again proved why this team loves playing from behind. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Science loves to eat its words like a plate of healthy vegetables, after all. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 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