Definitions

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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But why, she wondered, was this beloved hometown mentioned only in the past tense?

From The Wall Street Journal

The chilis used in this beloved dish are all grown in Bhutan, and range from fresh to dry, green to red.

From Salon

To those who paint Baker the villain, he is a destroyer of beloved retail brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

Believing the best way to deal with losing a beloved dog is to get another, we set out to find one.

From The Wall Street Journal

On her way back, she held her beloved daughter in her arms.

From BBC