beloved

adjective

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

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
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Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 Mar. 2025 Saturday Night Live has produced many beloved musical parodies throughout the years. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Michelle Randolph, who plays Jack’s beloved, Elizabeth, is sitting next to him. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025 Peppa Pig will have a brand new piglet to play with come the summer, with news that the beloved character is to welcome a new sibling to the family. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025 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

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

Cite this Entry

“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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