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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But every year, as wrapping paper detonates across the living room and a small mountain of objects emerges—some beloved, some baffling—I have the same unseasonal thought: This is wildly inefficient.
Granola bundled with a bag of coffee beans from a beloved local shop.
From Salon
"Thank you for everything. You were a deeply respected and beloved teacher," the mother of one student wrote.
From Barron's
During the one-of-a-kind showing at San Diego’s Civic Theatre, Hawk appeared in multiple scenes of the beloved holiday ballet, entertaining audiences with tricks while in costume.
From Los Angeles Times
Throughout treatment, Sophie's beloved dog Bonnie was by her side whenever she was at home.
From BBC
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