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

Just like their human owners, beloved pets can get sick after exposure to high temperatures. — Hali Smith july 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and most beloved in the nation. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

In Robocop, a giant tech conglomerate convinces the city to place a powerful robot on its police force – a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, fallen officer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The Welsh artist remains beloved throughout the United Kingdom, and since her passing, her songs and albums have appeared across an expanding roundup of national charts. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 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

• behoved
• unloved
• gloved
• loved
• shoved

Kids Definition

beloved

adjective

be·​loved bi-ˈləv(-ə)d 

: dearly loved

beloved noun