- pronunciation:
- b
luh
vihd
[or]
b
luhvd
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
If a person or thing is beloved, they are loved very deeply.
The soldier stared at the picture of his beloved wife.The little girl cried when she lost her beloved teddy bear.- synonyms:
- adored, precious
- antonyms:
- hated
- similar words:
- admired, cherished, dear, esteemed, prized, treasured, worshiped
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The word beloved
contains the following part:
be-
Old English
prefix
that means
to cover or surround with; to act on or change another.
More about this word part:
The prefix be-
forms verbs from nouns and verbs.
Example words:
befall,
befriend,
behold,
belong,
beset,
besiege,
bestow,
betray,
beware,
bewilder,
bewitch