well loved in English

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  "etymology_text": "Modelled after well liked.",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "more well loved",
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    },
    {
      "form": "most well loved",
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        "superlative"
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      "form": "well-loved",
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        "Loved by many people; popular."
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        "Highly used or having a worn condition; showing significant signs of wear and tear, age, or previous frequent use."
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        "(euphemistic, retail) Highly used or having a worn condition; showing significant signs of wear and tear, age, or previous frequent use."
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  "word": "well loved"
}

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  "forms": [
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      "tags": [
        "comparative"
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    },
    {
      "form": "most well loved",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
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    },
    {
      "form": "well-loved",
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        "alternative"
      ]
    }
  ],
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  "pos": "adj",
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          "popular"
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        "euphemistic"
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"well loved" meaning in English

Adjective

Alternative forms