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

Brooklinen is one of our editors’ most beloved bedding brands and reliably offers a great sitewide sale every Black Friday. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025

Passed down by word of mouth long before it was ever written, the traditional recipe remains a beloved comfort food across the region and beyond. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

Before her breakout role on the beloved 1970s family drama Little House on the Prairie, Charlotte Stewart had a whirlwind adventure with a rock star. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025

The beloved cosmetics carriers come in 15 colors, most of which are up to 37 percent off at Amazon right now. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 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