Detested and Loved

Opposite meaning words

Detested adjective - Treated with contempt.

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Loved is an antonym for detested.

Loved adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.

Usage example: her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved

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Detested is an antonym for loved.

Nearby Words: love, loving, lover, lovable, lovingly

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Loved and Detested. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detested/loved

Detested & Loved. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detested/loved>.

Loved or Detested. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/detested/loved.

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