Loved: meaning, definitions and examples

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loved

 

[ lʌvd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling or showing deep affection or fondness for someone or something.

Synonyms

admired, adored, cherished, treasured

Examples of usage

  • I have always loved animals.
  • She loved the idea of travelling around the world.
  • We are loved by our families.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone.

Synonyms

admire, adore, care for, cherish

Examples of usage

  • She loved him with all her heart.
  • He loved her passionately.
  • They have loved each other for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "loved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amado

🇮🇳 प्यार किया

🇩🇪 geliebt

🇮🇩 dicintai

🇺🇦 коханий

🇵🇱 kochany

🇯🇵 愛された

🇫🇷 aimé

🇪🇸 amado

🇹🇷 sevilen

🇰🇷 사랑받는

🇸🇦 محبوب

🇨🇿 milovaný

🇸🇰 milovaný

🇨🇳 被爱

🇸🇮 ljubljen

🇮🇸 elskaður

🇰🇿 сүйікті

🇬🇪 საყვარელი

🇦🇿 sevilən

🇲🇽 amado

Etymology

The word 'loved' comes from the Middle English word 'loven', which is derived from the Old English word 'lufian'. The concept of love has been a central theme in human culture and relationships for centuries, with expressions of love found in art, literature, and music.

See also: lovable, love, loveliness, lovely, lover, loving, lovingly, preloved.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,217, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.