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beloved vs. loved

beloved

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

adjective

greatly loved; dear to the heart.

Synonyms:

darling, sweet, precious

noun

a person who is greatly loved.

loved

[luhvd] / lʌvd /

adjective

held in deep affection; cherished.

loved companions; much-loved friends.