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loved

adjective

Simple meaning

Being the object of love.

Pronunciation

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luhvd
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlʌvd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Being the object of love.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

More ways to use loved

  • “His loved companion of many years.”adjective

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Compound terms

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  • loved onenounCompound term

    A person who you love, usually a member of your family.

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Antonyms

Sense: being the object of love

unloved

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