loved

loved — adjective

1. A loved person, animal, or thing is one that someone holds very dear and has dee

1.形容詞B1
釋義

A loved person, animal, or thing is one that someone holds very dear and has deep positive feelings for — for example, a family member you are very close to, a pet that has been part of your life for years, or a tradition your family has kept for a long time.

例句

Mauricio's loved ones gathered at the airport to welcome him home.

fixed phrase 'loved ones' = family and close friends

The old library was a loved place where children discovered the joy of reading.

同義詞
  • cherished

    Very similar, but 'cherished' often carries a nuance of protective care, especially for memories, objects, or relationships.

  • adored

    Stronger than 'loved'; implies deep admiration and devotion.

  • beloved

    More formal and literary; suggests a very deep, lasting love.

  • treasured

    Emphasises that something is kept safe and valued highly, often with a sense of rarity.

反義詞
  • unloved

    Not cared for or liked by anyone.

  • hated

    The strongest opposite; having strong negative feelings directed at someone or something.

  • disliked

    Milder opposite; not liked.

文法句型

loved + noun

well-loved / much-loved + noun

用法筆記

Often used in the fixed phrase 'loved ones' to refer to close family and friends. Before a noun, 'loved' alone can sound slightly formal or incomplete; the compounds 'well-loved' or 'much-loved' are more natural in many contexts (e.g., 'a well-loved actor').

常見錯誤

❌She is a loved teacher by students.
✅She is a well-loved teacher.
💡Before a noun, use 'well-loved' or rephrase the sentence.

2. If you feel loved, you believe that people around you care about you deeply and

2.形容詞B1
釋義

If you feel loved, you believe that people around you care about you deeply and want you to be happy. This sense describes a person's emotional experience of receiving affection and support, not the act of giving it.

例句

Greta felt truly loved by her adoptive parents from the very first day.

feel + loved + by + agent

Aaron said the cards from his classmates made him feel loved and supported.

make + object + feel + loved

同義詞
  • cherished

    Can also follow a linking verb ('He felt cherished'), but is slightly more formal.

  • wanted

    Overlaps in meaning but emphasises being desired and included rather than receiving deep affection.

  • cared for

    More general; describes having needs met and attention given, not necessarily deep emotional love.

反義詞
  • unloved

    The direct opposite; feeling that no one cares about you.

  • neglected

    Not receiving the attention or care you need.

  • unwanted

    Feeling as though others do not want you around.

文法句型

be + loved

feel + loved

make + object + feel + loved

用法筆記

Only used after linking verbs (be, feel, seem, become) or after 'make + object'. Cannot be placed directly before a noun with this meaning — saying 'a loved child' means 'a cherished child' (Sense 1), not 'a child who feels loved'.

常見錯誤

❌He is a loved person.' (to mean he feels loved)
✅He feels loved.
💡Use a linking verb, not a noun phrase, to express this meaning.
❌She felt loved with her family.
✅She felt loved by her family.
💡Use 'by' to indicate who gives the love, not 'with'.