beloved

[ bih-luhv-id, -luhvd ]

adjective

1. greatly loved; dear to the heart.

   Synonyms: darling, sweet, precious

noun

1. a person who is greatly loved.

beloved

/ bɪˈlʌvɪd; -ˈlʌvd /

adjective

1. dearly loved

noun

1. a person who is dearly loved, such as a wife or husband

Other Words From

• prebe·loved adjective noun
• super·be·loved adjective
• unbe·loved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of beloved¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English biloved “loved,” past participle of biloven “to like, love”; equivalent to be- + love + -ed ²

Example Sentences

For studios, there’s a major upside to bringing back beloved films.

From Los Angeles Times

“But for My Little Pony, in particular, this year is extra validating. The beloved toy was a finalist seven times before finally crossing the finish line!”

From Salon

While Coulier hasn’t been able to continue to play his beloved hockey, he is looking forward to becoming a grandfather when his son welcomes his first child and has continued to record episodes of the “Full House Rewind” podcast.

From Los Angeles Times

I have to credit Chef Ileene for creating our famous Seeded Parker House Loaf, which was initially a trial and has now become a beloved staple on the menu and something we can’t change.

From Salon

Musk and Ramaswamy think that acronym is adorable, since it refers to a beloved internet meme as well as a cryptocurrency in which Musk is heavily invested.

From Salon

Related Words

• admired
• cherished
• dear
• esteemed
• favorite
• hallowed
• loved
• popular
• prized
• respected
• revered
• treasured
• venerated
• well-liked