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

This beloved summer shower, known for its high meteor counts and bright fireballs, can produce up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026

Ibrahim Hamed, 26, is a beloved community member and social media influencer. —Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026

The last time Grant, who calls Colorado Springs home but grew up in Maine, saw his beloved Pats at Empower Field was November 2015. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026

The revival of a once-prominent gathering space — just a five-minute walk from the Lake Merritt BART station — arrives at a moment of transition in Oakland, where beloved bars and restaurants across town are struggling to stay alive amid changing consumer habits. —Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 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