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 fall of 2025, the Southern Living team embarked on a journey to bring our recipe archives, which contain thousands of beloved recipes, to life online for the first time ever. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

The beloved Disney musical follows mysterious nanny Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), who arrives at the Banks family’s London home to care for siblings Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber). — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Girl Scouts of the USA to introduce new doughnut flavors inspired by beloved Girl Scout cookies. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 7 July 2026

There’s a reason the Caribbean remains one of the world’s most beloved destinations. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 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