Beloved — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /bi-ˈləvd/ be·loved

Meaning & Definition of Beloved

Beloved (adjective)

  1. dearly loved, dear to the heart

Beloved (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. granted special treatment or attention

    "her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed"

    similar: cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
    related: admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured, preferred
    opposite: unbeloved
    near: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Beloved (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with whom one is in love

    "searching for some incredibly romantic spot in which to ask his beloved to marry him"

    similar: darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze (slang), sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove
    related: beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain, gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie, amour, lover, paramour, doll, duck(s) (chiefly British), pet, date, escort, steady, admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer, groom, husband, bride, wife, significant other, fiancé, intended, crush, heartthrob

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beloved

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beloved:

Slang: squeeze
cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, flame, hon, honey, love, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Beloved

Words with the opposite meaning of Beloved:

unbeloved

Related Words for Beloved

admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured, preferred, beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain, gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie, amour, lover, paramour, doll, duck(s), date, escort

Near Antonyms of Beloved

abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Word Forms of Beloved

Derived words: beloved (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Beloved

Middle English, from past participle of beloven to love, from be- + loven to love

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Beloved

Words & Phrases Containing Beloved

well-beloved

Frequently Asked Questions about Beloved

What does "Beloved" mean?

"Beloved" means dearly loved, dear to the heart. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: dearly loved, dear to the heart. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Beloved"?

Other words for "Beloved" include cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond and loved. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beloved" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beloved"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beloved". Common alternatives include cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet and precious.

What is the opposite of "Beloved"?

Antonyms of "Beloved" include unbeloved. Near antonyms include abhorred, abominated, despised and detested.

How do you use "Beloved" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beloved" in a sentence: "her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed"; "searching for some incredibly romantic spot in which to ask his beloved to marry him".

Is "Beloved" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beloved" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Beloved" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Beloved" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Beloved"?

"Beloved" is pronounced /bi-ˈləvd/ and divided into syllables as be·loved.