beloved
bɪˈlʌvɪd
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Definition of beloved - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
affectiondearly loved or cherished by someone
  • She held her beloved cat close.
adored cherished dear
2.
importancehighly valued and emotionally significant
  • The old house was a beloved landmark.
cherished treasured

Noun

1.
dear onesomeone who is loved deeply
  • He always spoke fondly of his beloved.
darling dear
2.
romantic partnerperson dearly loved
  • She wrote a letter to her beloved.
lover sweetheart
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Expressions with beloved

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loved very much
She spoke of her dearly beloved grandmother with great affection.
deeply loved or cherished by many
The well-beloved teacher received a standing ovation from the students.

Origin of beloved

Old English, be (by) + lufian (to love)

Terms with beloved included in their meaning

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beloved person
person who is loved or cherished
beloved
person who is loved dearly
endearment
beloved person or cherished one
affection
a beloved person often called to show affection
emotion
yearning deeply for a beloved
beloved
person or thing that is greatly loved
beloved deceased
much loved and remembered after death
beloved
person dearly loved or cherished

Examples of beloved in a sentence

  • The book was a beloved gift from her friend.
  • Her beloved pet was always by her side.
  • The book became a beloved classic over time.
  • She wrote a poem for her beloved.
  • The loss of his beloved left him heartbroken.
  • He waited patiently for his beloved at the station.

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  1. French:cher, amour, ...
  2. German:geliebt, Geliebte, ...
  3. Italian:amato, amata, ...
  4. Spanish:querido, amada, ...
  5. Portuguese:adorado, amada, ...
  6. Chinese:心爱的, 爱人, ...
  7. Japanese:愛しい, 最愛の人, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحْبُوب, حَبِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָהוּב, אָהוּבָה, ...
  10. Russian:любимый, возлюбленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:улюблений, кохана, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रिय, प्रेमी, ...

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