loved

loved · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense of "love": felt deep affection for.

  2. 2.

    Past tense of "love": greatly enjoyed.

  3. 3.

    Regarded with affection; dear.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    loved ones — Family and close friends.
  • •
    dearly loved — Deeply cherished.
  • •
    well-loved — Popular; cherished by many.
  • •
    loved and lost — Having experienced and lost love.

Related words

Antonyms: hated, loathed
See also: beloved, hated, love, loving
Synonyms: adored, cherished, treasured

Etymology

From Old English lufian ("to love") + -ed (past tense suffix). The adjective use developed from the participial form of the verb.