loved
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unloved adjective
- well-loved adjective
Etymology
Origin of loved
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; love ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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Assistant Ch Con Joanne Hall from Avon and Somerset Police has said the force "wholeheartedly recognises" the impact Jack's disappearance continues to have on his loved ones.
From BBC
I loved playing with Steve, as he was one of the senior players who took me under his wing at the 2011 World Cup.
From BBC
“We’re trying to tap into what people loved about ‘Yellowstone’ but to tell the story in a different framework,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Goldie said he had responded to several calls from concerned loved ones back in Scotland since the conflict erupted on Saturday.
From BBC
"He's been very much loved. We think he's been in the same family since he was first bought and just been handed down through the generations."
From BBC
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