beloved

adjective

be·​loved bi-ˈləvd How to pronounce beloved (audio) -ˈlə-vəd How to pronounce beloved (audio)
bē-
Synonyms of beloved
: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved noun

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He is a beloved public figure. an actor beloved by millions of fans one of the city's most beloved buildings
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Moton is a beloved veteran who was drafted by the Panthers in 2017 and who has been among the most consistent offensive linemen in franchise history. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 But many of us have buried our beloved pets in our yards beneath new trees as an alternative to cremation. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Reasonable Doubt turning 30 and 25 years of The Blueprint, but the setlist at SoFi was a balanced medley of Hova’s beloved eras. — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beloved

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of beloven to love, from be- + loven to love

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beloved was in the 14th century

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beloved

adjective
be·​loved bi-ˈləv(-ə)d How to pronounce beloved (audio)
: dearly loved
beloved noun
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