beloved
word
/bɪˈɫəvd/, /bɪˈɫəvəd/
bi-LUHVD, bi-LUH-vid
/bɪˈlʌvd/, /bɪˈlʌvəd/
bi-LUHVD, bi-LUH-vid
Definition
Loved very much by someone, or loved by many people. It is often used for people, pets, places, books, or things that have strong emotional value.
Usage & Nuances
Often more emotional and literary than 'loved' or 'favorite'. Common patterns include 'a beloved friend', 'his beloved wife', and 'a beloved children's book'. It can describe private affection or broad public admiration.
Spanish: amado - queridoPortuguese (BR): amado - queridoPortuguese (PT): amado - queridoChinese (Simplified): 心爱的 - 深受喜爱的Chinese (Traditional): 心愛的 - 深受喜愛的Hindi: प्रिय - बेहद प्याराArabic: محبوب - عزيزBengali: প্রিয় - অত্যন্ত ভালোবাসারRussian: любимый - обожаемыйJapanese: 最愛の - 愛されるVietnamese: yêu quý - thân thươngKorean: 사랑하는 - 소중한Turkish: sevgili - çok sevilenUrdu: محبوب - عزیزIndonesian: tercinta - kesayangan
Example Sentences
This is my beloved dog, Max.
basic
The town has a beloved old library.
basic
She kept letters from her beloved grandmother.
basic
After the actor died, fans shared memories of their beloved star online.
natural
He still talks about his beloved hometown like he never left.
natural
That song became a beloved classic for a whole generation.
natural