beloved
be·loved
adjective \bi-ˈləvd, -ˈlə-vəd, bē-\Definition of BELOVED
: dearly loved : dear to the heart
— beloved noun
Examples of BELOVED
- He is a beloved public figure.
- an actor beloved by millions of fans
- one of the city's most beloved buildings
Origin of BELOVED
Middle English, from past participle of beloven to love, from be- + loven to love
First Known Use: 14th century
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