loved

word · lemma: love

/ˈɫəvd/
luhvd
/lˈʌvd/
luhvd

Definition

Describes someone or something that people care about deeply, or the feeling of having been loved by others.

Usage & Nuances

'Loved' is the past participle/adjective form of 'love.' Common in phrases like 'loved ones' (family/friends), or 'feel loved.' Can be used for people, pets, or cherished things. Often conveys strong, positive emotion. Do not confuse with 'lovely' (which means pleasant or beautiful, not loved).

Example Sentences

She felt loved by her family.

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His dog was very loved by everyone in the neighborhood.

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She kept a photo of her loved grandmother.

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Even as a child, he just wanted to feel loved.

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After the party, she realized how loved she was by her friends.

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We all miss our loved ones when we're far from home.

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