loved

[luhvd]

adjective

1. held in deep affection; cherished.

   loved companions; much-loved friends.

Other Word Forms

• unloved 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

She loved her son, but she missed the sea.

From Los Angeles Times

She said despite that, he had always been "a joy", and as a child, he loved to play football.

From BBC

The momentum behind the peace plan has brought some hope for the remaining hostage families that their loved ones could soon be returned home.

From BBC

Family and loved ones filled Sarah’s backpack with love notes and well wishes.

From Salon

"I would have loved to have said some of the things he said after a game - I definitely wanted to at times," adds Williams.

From BBC

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