beloved (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɪˈlʌvd/

Definition

Dearly loved; cherished.

Examples

• She was the beloved daughter of the king and queen.

• He was a beloved teacher who inspired generations of students.

• The band played their beloved hits to a roaring crowd.

How to Use beloved

beloved of (prepositional phrase)

Loved by someone. — "She was the beloved of the entire nation."

Synonyms of beloved

Words with a similar meaning to beloved:

• dear
• cherished
• adored
• devoted

Antonyms of beloved

Words with the opposite meaning to beloved:

• hated
• unloved

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