loved one
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Definition
Noun A person who is loved, typically a close family member or someone with whom one has a deep emotional bond. This term emphasizes the affection and personal connection rather than just a legal or biological relationship.
Usage
The term "loved one" is used to refer to a person for whom one feels great affection and care. It is commonly used in contexts discussing family, personal loss, caregiving, and emotional support. * It is often used in the plural form: "loved ones." * It frequently appears in formal, sensitive, or general contexts where specifying the exact relationship (e.g., mother, spouse, child) is unnecessary or overly personal.
Examples
- General/Family Context:
- Care Context:
- Loss Context:
Advanced Usage
- "Deceased loved one": A formal and respectful way to refer to a family member or close person who has died.
- He made a donation in memory of his deceased loved one.
- "Survived by loved ones": A standard phrase used in obituaries to list the family members a deceased person leaves behind.
- She is survived by her loved ones, including her husband and three children.
Variants and Related Words
- Beloved (noun/adj): A person who is dearly loved. This is a more poetic or intense synonym. (e.g., )
- Next of kin (noun phrase): A person's closest living relative(s), often used in legal or official contexts. This is a more formal and legalistic term than "loved one."
Synonyms
- Family member
- Dear one
- Kin (archaic or formal)
- Relative
Antonyms
- Stranger
- Acquaintance
- Enemy
Related Phrases
- Close to one's heart: Used to describe someone or something that is very important and dear to a person.
- The well-being of her loved ones is a matter close to her heart.
- Nearest and dearest: An idiomatic phrase referring to one's closest family and friends.
- He invited only his nearest and dearest to the small wedding.
Noun
- a person who you love, usually a member of your family