loved
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unloved adjective
- well-loved adjective
Etymology
Origin of loved
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; love ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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Good dads make kids feel safe and loved.
From Salon
Activists say the health of some relatives who have gone on hunger strike to demand the release of their loved ones is quickly deteriorating.
From BBC
"I did flying trapeze, acrobatics, and I absolutely loved the performance element of it all," she said.
From BBC
"Someone just asked me if I would run and I went along and I absolutely loved it," Pickersgill says.
From BBC
Katie Vine of Dinners Done Quick touches on the beautiful vulnerability of eating spaghetti with your lover — and loved ones.
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