Beloved
/bɪˈlʌvɪd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Loved dearly and cherished.
/bɪˈlʌvɪd/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Deeply loved; cherished.
He is beloved by all who know him.
💡 Simply: Very much loved.
More Examples
2
Her beloved grandmother passed away peacefully.
How It's Used
Literary
"Her beloved husband passed away last year."
Everyday Conversation
"My beloved cat is sleeping on the sofa."
From Middle English *beloved*, from be- + loved.
The word has been used in similar ways for centuries, often appearing in literary and religious contexts.