beloved

adjective

be·​loved bi-ˈləvd  -ˈlə-vəd 

bē-

: dearly loved : dear to the heart

our beloved grandmother

a beloved public figure

beloved noun

Synonyms of beloved

• loved
• cherished
• favorite
• precious
• darling

Examples of beloved in a Sentence

He is a beloved public figure.

an actor beloved by millions of fans

one of the city's most beloved buildings

Recent Examples on the Web

Along the way, Boettcher discovered some fun facts about the beloved legend. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025

This recipe name will remind you and Coach of The University’s beloved Million Dollar Band. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025

The actress, 74, stars in Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, a new Hallmark holiday series led by Mae Whitman and adapted from Jenni Bayliss' beloved 2020 novel. —Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025

As a beloved friend of the university, the exhibition — presented across the university’s museums in Savannah and Atlanta — showcases the private collection of looks that Talley wore. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025

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

Phrases Containing beloved

• well-beloved

Rhymes for beloved

• gloved
• loved
• shoved
• unloved

Kids Definition

beloved

adjective

be·​loved bi-ˈləv(-ə)d 

: dearly loved

beloved noun