beloved
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- prebeloved adjective
- superbeloved adjective
- unbeloved adjective
Etymology
Origin of beloved
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English biloved “loved,” past participle of biloven “to like, love”; equivalent to be- + love + -ed 2
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Example Sentences
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On my bookshelves lived my beloved book collection — hundreds of signed, first edition novels which had taken me years to collect.
From Los Angeles Times
This marks a sharp reversal for the long-problematic growth sector, especially when compared with the more beloved tech fund category, which was up 22.8% for the year but only 0.4% in the quarter.
From Barron's
His family’s neighborhood was spared, but he and his sister lost their beloved elementary school.
From Los Angeles Times
Like the trees cut down and pulverized to make Man-su’s beloved paper products, ultimately we’re all being fed into the shredder.
From Los Angeles Times
As local restaurants face mounting challenges, diners are lining up for a final taste at some of the city’s most beloved institutions.
From Los Angeles Times
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