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

• 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

The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic. —Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025

At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025

Ease of cleaning While every cat owner recognizes the importance of finding a comfortable bed for their beloved pet, no one wants to deal with the hassle of hand-washing a cat bed. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

Meanwhile, Alicea’s first album under Rimas Entertainment is a marathon of tropical gems that best honor his beloved Puerto Rico. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 June 2025

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