loved

[ luhvd ]

adjective

1. held in deep affection; cherished:

   loved companions; much-loved friends.

Other Words From

• un·loved adjective
• well-loved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of loved¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; love ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

While only the most elite candidates are chosen to go to space, NASA’s behavioral health program works to optimize their emotional support system by keeping them connected with their loved ones on Earth.

From Salon

Dworkin loved being able to create a song that feels modern and relatable “because sometimes Hebraic music cannot feel that way.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I never had any thoughts of leaving, plus I loved it there.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is the same movie, slightly tweaked and constantly referencing and reminding you of the original, delivering what you already loved about “Gladiator”: strength and honor, bread and circuses, blood and guts.

From Los Angeles Times

“I loved him. He was my safety. I really feel that if I had not met him, I would have died young. What I had trouble with came later. When he started writing about me.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adored
• beloved
• cherished