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

• cherished
• darling
• dear
• fair-haired
• favored
• favorite
• fond
• loved
• pet
• precious
• special
• sweet
• white-headed

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

Just in time for National Prosecco Week (June 24–30), the Prosecco DOC Consortium is raising awareness for this beloved wine through in-store promotions, restaurant events, and tastings across the U.S., including a recent Raleigh, North Carolina event hosted by Master of Wine Sheri Morano. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025

The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025

Without a doubt, Eddie Kingston is one of the most beloved wrestlers on the AEW roster. —Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

The Hedges Inn—the beloved hotel housed in a 19th-century colonial home on the cusp of East Hampton Town—has found new stewards in Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 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