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adjective

Definition of lovednext
as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved

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loved

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verb

past tense of love
1
as in valued
to hold dear patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

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2
as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for a husband who loves his wife more than anything

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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain

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as in caressed
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
  1. adored
  2. enjoyed
  3. beloved
  4. treasured
  5. favorite
  6. appreciated
  7. cherished
  8. precious
Verb
  • Mike adored Jack, who is just 12.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
  • His team-mates adored his energy and attitude and competitiveness.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of adored
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Through a fusion of real-time data, AI and ML capabilities, and the beloved, increasingly popular short-form video format, FeedMe introduces the latest evolution of the simple menu, moving away from the simple static image to a truly immersive experience.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Highsmith over the top: The night began with Highsmith catching as much as possible of his beloved Baltimore Ravens on his phone in the locker room.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of beloved
Verb
  • Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of treasured
Adjective
  • Fans of the franchise were upset that their favorite Batman, portrayed by Kevin Conroy, was nonchalantly shot point-blank by Harley Quinn.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Rob Duckworth — owner of the Duckworth's restaurants and Link & Pin — recently penned an agreement to bring one of his favorite restaurants to Charlotte: Chili Willi's, which operated for nearly three decades in West Virginia before closing in 2011.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of favorite
Verb
  • Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • Similarly, streaming companies that got spooked by a moment of softening demand have now lost precious ground in a rapidly consolidating industry.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • This week, the 83-year-old mogul shared a precious photo of her and horse Bond on Instagram, where she can be seen bundled up against the frigid New York weather in a puffer coat and a clever winter accessory that Oprah Winfrey also approves of: a collar scarf.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of precious
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