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

In the interview, Kubrick talks about directing actors, independent filmmaking, football and even his beloved pets, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of one of cinema’s most influential figures. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

This is the spirit that Marvel Tokon carries forward, an electrifying synthesis by main character designer Yuki Kato, whose art has shaped Arc System Works' fighting games since the beloved BlazBlue. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle dies Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle, died Monday morning at an Ojai rehabilitation center. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

That nostalgia is part of what makes the Chicago dog so beloved, according to Dago Cordova, executive producer of the CBS Colorado Stream and a Chicago native. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 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