beloved

[bih-luhv-id, -luhvd] / bɪˈlʌv ɪd, -ˈlʌvd /

ADJECTIVE

adored

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

darling dearest pet pleasing sweet

WEAK

cared for doted on endeared fair-haired highly regarded highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disliked

WEAK

despised hated

NOUN

someone adored

Synonyms

STRONG

baby beau boyfriend darling dear dearest flame girlfriend heartthrob honey idol inamorato love lover pet steady sugar sweetheart treasure

WEAK

fiancé fiancée first and last love of my life number one numero uno object of affection one and only significant other tootsie truelove

Example Sentences

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The Eastern Daily Press said Eddie's brother Harry described him as a "beloved son" and "the most amazing brother" in a post shared on social media.

From BBC

Rose has been taking care of her beloved nephew.

From The Wall Street Journal

She joined him onstage again, a week later, to sing the same song at St James' Park - home of Fender's beloved Newcastle United - like the home and the away leg of the same musical tie.

From BBC

And now the gang is back together for a new, nine-episode season of the beloved series premiering Feb. 25 on ABC, and the next day on Hulu.

From Los Angeles Times

The corporation will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on 8 May with a week of special programming featuring new and old shows by the beloved presenter.

From BBC

beloved

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