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).
Spanish: amado - queridoPortuguese (BR): amado - queridoPortuguese (PT): amado - queridoChinese (Simplified): 被爱 - 受喜爱Chinese (Traditional): 被愛 - 受喜愛Hindi: प्यारा - प्रियArabic: محبوب - مُحَبBengali: ভালোবাসা-পাওয়া - প্রিয় - ভালোবাসিতRussian: любимый - любимая - любимоеJapanese: 愛されている - 愛されたVietnamese: được yêu thươngKorean: 사랑받는Turkish: sevgili - sevilenUrdu: محبوب - پیاراIndonesian: dicintai
Example Sentences
She felt loved by her family.
basic
His dog was very loved by everyone in the neighborhood.
basic
She kept a photo of her loved grandmother.
basic
Even as a child, he just wanted to feel loved.
natural
After the party, she realized how loved she was by her friends.
natural
We all miss our loved ones when we're far from home.
natural