beloved — dearly loved; cherished
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: dearly loved; cherished
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈlʌvd/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's my beloved child, but I think he's just a furry dictator.
- She kept all the letters from her beloved in a wooden box.
- His beloved smartphone died, and he acted like he was attending a funeral.
beloved
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈlʌvd/]
dearly loved; cherished
The beloved grandmother was surrounded by smiling family members who warmly hugged her.
The beloved teacher was loved by every student in the school. (❤️ Loved + 👨👩👧 By Everyone → Beloved)
A friendly bee landed on the beloved white dove, and everyone smiled.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word originated in Middle English through the combination of the prefix 'be-' (meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly') with the past participle 'loved' (from the verb 'love'). The compound form expressed the state of being completely loved or cherished.
Breakdown
be- (completely, thoroughly) + loved (past participle of 'love', meaning 'held dear' or 'showed affection toward')
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's my beloved child, but I think he's just a furry dictator.”
“She kept all the letters from her beloved in a wooden box.”
“His beloved smartphone died, and he acted like he was attending a funeral.”
“The beloved king was mourned by the entire nation.”
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