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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To help narrow the search, our editors and contributors share their most beloved baby blankets that have been tried and tested, evaluating everything from softness and durability to washability and heirloom appeal. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 In his 2023 memoir, Spare, Meghan’s husband, Prince Harry, recalled the moment that his father, King Charles, realized that his new daughter-in-law was born on the same day as his beloved grandmother. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Plus, two beloved musical-theater greats, Norbert Leo Butz and Amber Iman, are about to enter the show on Broadway. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 British star Edward Bluemel had already been confirmed to play the young version of Christie’s beloved detective in a six-part series. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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