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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Sullivan said his son was "not a gang member", but a "groovy 21-year-old who loved movies and making films".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Koch said the team has "loved living in Orion," their spacecraft, even though it was tight quarters.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
He’ll be able to wear those clothes, look at the initials on them, and say, “These were my dad’s. And I loved him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Brain donation also does not interfere with funeral plans, allowing families to honor their loved ones while contributing to research that could lead to future breakthroughs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
Sometimes he and I were a pair, and I loved those times.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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