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BEST-LOVED Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word best-loved. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word best-loved. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BEST-LOVED

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favorite
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something regarded with special favor or liking

• a special loved one

• a competitor thought likely to win

adjective satellite

• appealing to the general public

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media

admired
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• regarded with admiration

adored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

beloved
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

cherished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

darling
nounn
noun

• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

dear
nounn
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

adverb

• with affection

• at a great cost

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• sincerely earnest

• having a high price

treasured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

prized
adjectiveadj
noun

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

• goods or money obtained illegally

• something given as a token of victory

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

verb

• hold dear

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• regard highly; think much of

favored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

favourite
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a competitor thought likely to win

• a special loved one

• something regarded with special favor or liking

adjective satellite

• appealing to the general public

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

pet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

• a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

• a special loved one

• a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• stroke or caress gently

• stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

preferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

preferred
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• more desirable than another

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Best Hypernyms For BEST-LOVED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for best-loved, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
adored beloved cherished esteemed favorite preferred treasured

Alternatives for FAVORITE

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