beloved

adjective

be·​loved bi-ˈləvd How to pronounce beloved (audio) -ˈlə-vəd How to pronounce beloved (audio)
bē-
Synonyms of beloved
: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved noun

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He is a beloved public figure. an actor beloved by millions of fans one of the city's most beloved buildings
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Saranya shared her recommendations for On the Menu, a series that features chefs, bartenders and other industry professionals sharing their most beloved spots in KC to eat and imbibe. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 This beloved tradition stalled last year when the concert was canceled at the last minute. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Dollywood, Parton’s much-beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will open Wednesday. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 Join the dearly beloved under the stars for a reception worthy of the afterlife, with spirited DJ sets, drinks to wake the dead, and a free photobooth for your drop-dead gorgeous wedding portrait. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beloved

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

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The first known use of beloved was in the 14th century

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beloved

adjective
be·​loved bi-ˈləv(-ə)d How to pronounce beloved (audio)
: dearly loved
beloved noun
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