loved

[ luhvd ]

/ lʌvd /

held in deep affection; cherished: loved companions; much-loved friends.

Origin of loved

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

un·loved, adjective well-loved, adjective

People might be surprised that during that period “Maiden Voyage,” one of your most well-loved standards, began as a TV jingle.

Herbie Hancock Holds Forth |David Yaffe |November 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Dr. Corporen, who was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, was described as a “well-loved physician” in the local community.

Hate—and Hitler—in the Heartland: The Arrest of Frazier Glenn Miller |John Avlon, Caitlin Dickson |April 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He remained there a while, keeping silent vigil at the door of his well-loved boy.

Cursed |George Allan England
You have every reason to know that I have been a happy and well-loved wife of the man of my choice.

A Woman of the World |Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The old house, well-kept and well-loved, wore a tranquil expression of permanence and security.

The Brimming Cup |Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Opening the book, he read for the last time the well-loved page.

The Star Lord |Boyd Ellanby
He rushed forward to greet me with effusion, as if I were a long-lost and well-loved patron.

It Happened in Egypt |C. N. Williamson

well-loved

loved by many people; very popular