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

There’s a reason Miranda Priestly remains one of the Oscar-winner’s most beloved roles and a hall-of-fame malefactor. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026

Nick Reiner, the man accused of murdering his parents, beloved director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, briefly appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday as his case inched closer to trial. —Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026

The British 4×4 specialist has just unveiled the Range Rover SV Ultra, a new top-of-the-line version of is most beloved models. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026

While the president, 79, is famously fond of serving his beloved McDonald's to visiting championship sports teams, the first lady, 56, headed up the menu for the dinner on Tuesday, April 28. —Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 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