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

Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

The digital and Blu-ray versions feature bonus content that includes behind-the-scenes featurettes, one of which delves into the crafting of Grogu, the beloved character introduced in The Mandalorian, colloquially known as Baby Yoda. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Video from the scene showed the gutted interior of El Compadre, the beloved Mexican market that was well regarded for its affordability. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Yellowstone National Park gets nearly a million visitors a month from June through August, leading to annual complaints about traffic jams and overcrowded viewing platforms at beloved sites such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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