loved one
The term "loved one" is commonly used to refer to individuals for whom a person has deep affection and emotional bonds, often within family or close friendships.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A person for whom someone has deep affection, often a family member or close friend.
Example
- She spent the holidays with her loved ones.
- He always makes time to call his loved ones every weekend.
B2Euphemistic
(euphemism)A recently deceased person who was very dear to someone.
Example
- We gathered to remember our loved ones who have passed away.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "loved one":
significant otherlittle onelady friendold friendnext of kinspecial friend