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

There was D’Agostino’s Villa Nova, a beloved white-tablecloth Italian place that was near the end of its life cycle when Joseph showed up. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

The four-sneaker One Block Down x Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Lux collection sees the beloved retro running sneaker get outfitted in full premium leather uppers in colorways inspired by the retailer’s Italian roots. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

But isn’t the Fisherwoman, a kind of sister to Chaucer’s working woman—the five-times married Alison, the beloved first sovereign woman of English literature—content to be alone? — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026

Today, the Hevezis are retired — Julie had been a step-down critical care nurse at UCSD Health — and live with their beloved Maltipoo, Sushi, and cat, Chloe. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 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