greatly loved; dear to the heart.

a person who is greatly loved.

adjective

despised , disliked , hated

noun

hate

adjective

admired , cared for , cherished , darling , dear , dearest , doted on , endeared , esteemed , fair-haired , favorite , hallowed , highly regarded , highly valued , idolized , loved , near to one’s heart , pet * , pleasing , popular , precious , prized , respected , revered , sweet , treasured , venerated , well-liked , worshiped

noun

baby * , beau , boyfriend , darling , dear , dearest , fianc , flame , girlfriend , heartbeat * , heartthrob , honey , idol , inamorato , love , love of my life , lover , number one , numero uno , object of affection , one and only , pet * , prize , rave * , significant other , steady , sugar * , sweetheart , tootsie , treasure , true love , minion , precious , sweet , truelove , admired , adored , cherished , girl friend , inamorata , pet , revered , spouse , valentine