loved
UK: lʌvd | US: lʌvd
adj. cherished or held in deep affection
v. (past tense and past participle of "love") to have felt deep affection for someone or something
The word "loved" derives from the Old English "lufian," meaning "to feel love for." The suffix "-ed" was added to form the past tense and past participle, a common Germanic construction. Over time, "loved" evolved to function both as a verb (e.g., "She loved the gift") and an adjective (e.g., "a loved companion"), retaining its core meaning of affection.
She loved the book so much that she read it twice.
The loved painting was passed down through generations.
He felt loved and supported by his family.
The community loved their annual festival.
Their loved traditions brought them closer together.