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

The actors famously costarred in the beloved 2004 romantic comedy, which sees 13-year-old lead Jenna Rink magically transformed into a 30-year-old adult living in New York City and working as an editor at a fashion magazine. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama. —Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

Target’s bedding section is vast, but its beloved in-house Threshold line deserves a closer look. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture. —Literary Hub, 12 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