Word
beloved
Meanings
Deeply loved and cherished.
A person who is dearly loved.
Definition
Beloved means greatly loved and cherished.
Beloved describes someone or something that is deeply loved and valued. It often suggests warm affection and long-lasting attachment. It can be used as an adjective before a noun or as a noun to refer to a loved person.
Examples
- I returned to my beloved hometown after a decade abroad and noticed how little the sea air had changed.
- Her beloved grandfather taught her to fix bicycles, and she still uses his tools carefully.
- The museum restored a beloved painting that generations of visitors had admired in silence.
- They toasted their beloved friend’s new book at a crowded café, proud of how far he had come.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse beloved with lovely, but beloved means “much loved,” not just “pleasant” or “attractive.”
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