Word of the Day 12/13/24 Beloved

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Beloved (adjective, noun)
beloved [ bih-luhv-id, -luhvd ]

adjective
1. greatly loved; dear to the heart.

noun
2. a person who is greatly loved.

Other Words From
pre be·lov ed adjective noun
su per·be·lov ed adjective
un be·loved adjective

Related Words
admired, cherished, dear, steemed, favorite, hallowed, loved, popular, prized, respected, revered, treasured, venerated, well-liked

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Synonyms
1. darling, sweet, precious

Origin: First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English biloved “loved,” past participle of biloven “to like, love”; equivalent to be- + love + -ed

Example Sentences
On “Gunz & Smoke,” Snoop re-stakes his claim on his beloved hometown — “Bullet holes in the palm trees, Dirty money in the laundry / 10 toes in the concrete, n— know where to find me.”
From Los Angeles Times

But this beloved TV special almost didn’t make it to air.
From Los Angeles Times

The announcement of his sudden death sent shock waves through the queer community in Southern California, where Masters had became a beloved and respected figure.
From Los Angeles Times

During his time at Margiela over the past decade, fashion bible Vogue said he had "taken the cult label, beloved of art and fashion insiders under incredibly private founder Martin Margiela, to new heights".
From BBC

For many fans, Glenn represents beloved elders of the queer community and his music is also a love letter to younger generations.
From Los Angeles Times

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