loved one

noun

1. a close or cherished relation:

   to mourn the loss of our loved ones.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loved one¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Women mourn for the lost love, says Dr. Brinton, men mourn for the lost loved-one.

From Project Gutenberg

Ah, loved one, thou dost not pause to find what 'tis which makes thy heart to beat in unison with the murmuring of the waters!

From Project Gutenberg

These were far from being the sole triumphs achieved at Burgos by this lover of truth, and loved-one of the ladies.

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Related Words

• lover
• passion