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

Who would target a beloved and vulnerable matriarch? —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026

From fall tailgates and church potlucks to Southern porches and summertime sandwiches, pimiento cheese is a beloved Southern staple. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

San Antonio’s beloved Spurs are trading the Alamo City for the capital city this weekend, suiting up in Austin for a pair of NBA showdowns at the Moody Center. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026

In the wake of her killing, Christian Life Center in Butler Township had described Flynn as a beloved member of the church. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026

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