Does Much Loved Have a Hyphen?

Do you hyphenate much-loved?

Usage guide

Use a hyphen to connect two words in a compound modifier to clarify meaning, but don't use a hyphen after adverbs ending in -ly (a much-loved aunt but a deeply loved aunt).

How do you tell if a word should be hyphenated?

Generally, you need the hyphen only if the two words are functioning together as an adjective before the noun they're describing. If the noun comes first, leave the hyphen out. This wall is load bearing. It's impossible to eat this cake because it is rock hard.