well-be·loved
| \ ˌwel-bi-ˈləvd
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Definition of well-beloved
1
: sincerely and deeply loved
my well-beloved wife
2
: sincerely respected
—used in various ceremonial forms of address
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“Well-beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-beloved. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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