beloved
gb/bɪlˈʌvɪd/ us/bɪlˈʌvɪd/
B2
English
szeretett, közkedvelt, kedves
B2
1
szeretett
B1
Usage pattern:
a beloved [person/thing/place]
She kept a photo of her beloved grandfather on her desk.
Az íróasztalán tartott egy fényképet a szeretett nagyapjáról.
The park is a beloved part of the neighborhood.
A park a környék egyik szeretett része.
He returned to his beloved hometown after many years away.
Learner examples
This is my beloved dog.
Ez a szeretett kutyám.
She is a beloved teacher.
Ő egy nagyon szeretett tanár.
Common mistake:
Learners may say *beloved to me*; in modern English, *beloved by me* is possible but less common than *I love...* or *...is dear to me*.
Meaning
dearly loved and cherished
Collocations
beloved wife
|beloved husband
|beloved child
|beloved friend
|beloved pet
|beloved home
|beloved memories
|beloved grandmother
|beloved community
|beloved tradition
Synonyms
cherished (Emphasizes valuing and caring for someone or something.)
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dear (More common and often less formal than beloved.)
Antonyms
hated (Opposite feeling of strong dislike.)
|
unloved (Suggests a lack of love or affection.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|family
Definition
loved very much
Loved very much; deeply cherished.
B2
2
közkedvelt
B2
Usage pattern:
a beloved [celebrity/book/character/place]
He was a beloved comedian who made people laugh for decades.
Egy közkedvelt humorista volt, aki évtizedeken át megnevettette az embereket.
The show remains beloved by fans around the world.
A műsort világszerte továbbra is nagyon szeretik a rajongók.
She’s one of the city’s most beloved public figures.
Learner examples
The book is beloved by many readers.
A könyv sok olvasó körében közkedvelt.
Common mistake:
Don’t use *beloved* for something merely “liked” (e.g., a new product); it suggests strong affection over time.
Meaning
popular and well-liked
Collocations
beloved actor
|beloved singer
|beloved author
|beloved character
|beloved book
|beloved series
|beloved film
|a beloved figure
|a beloved coach
|a beloved institution
Synonyms
much-loved (Very close in meaning; often used in similar contexts.)
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popular (Broader and weaker; doesn’t necessarily imply affection.)
Antonyms
unpopular (Not liked by many people.)
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reviled (Strongly disliked or criticized.)
Themes
media
|culture
|people
|society
Definition
liked and loved by many people
Loved or admired by many people; very popular and well regarded.
NOUN
C1
3
kedves
B2
Usage pattern:
my/your/his/her [beloved]
He wrote a long letter to his beloved while he was overseas.
Külföldi tartózkodása alatt hosszú levelet írt a kedvesének.
She introduced him as her beloved, and everyone smiled.
Úgy mutatta be őt, mint a kedvesét, és mindenki elmosolyodott.
They planted a tree in memory of their beloved.
Learner examples
I miss my beloved.
Hiányzik a kedvesem.
Common mistake:
As a noun, *beloved* usually needs a determiner (e.g., *my beloved*), not just *beloved* alone.
Meaning
a person you love
Collocations
my beloved
|his beloved
|her beloved
|their beloved
|to my beloved
|letters to my beloved
|lost beloved
|beloved and I
|beloved partner
|beloved spouse
Synonyms
love (More informal; often used as a nickname in speech.)
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sweetheart (Often affectionate and conversational; less formal than beloved.)
Antonyms
enemy (Someone you oppose rather than love.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
Definition
a person you love very much
A person who is dearly loved, especially a romantic partner.
C1
LITERARY
4
szeretett
B2
Usage pattern:
Beloved, [statement]
Beloved, let us remember those who cannot be with us today.
Szeretteim, emlékezzünk azokra, akik ma nem lehetnek velünk.
Beloved friends, thank you for your support over the years.
Szeretett barátaim, köszönöm az évek során nyújtott támogatásotokat.
Beloved brothers and sisters, please be seated.
Common mistake:
This use is uncommon in everyday conversation; using it casually can sound overly formal or old-fashioned.
Meaning
used as a formal address
Collocations
Beloved friends
|Beloved brothers and sisters
|Beloved brethren
|Beloved community
Synonyms
dear (A more general and common form of address (e.g., Dear friends).)
Themes
religion
|literature
|speeches
Definition
a formal way to say “dear people”
Used in formal, religious, or literary language to address people as loved or dear (often as a set opening).
Grammar
Dictionary form
beloved
IPA
GB/bɪlˈʌvɪd/
US/bɪlˈʌvɪd/
Syllables & stress
be - loved (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (loved)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: beloved
Noun
- Base: beloved
- Plural: beloveds
Word family
Expressions
dearly beloved
1/dˈɪɹli bɪlˈʌvɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
people who are loved very much
Used, especially in formal or religious speech, to talk to people who are loved very much.
Examples
- "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today," began the minister.
- The speech opened with the traditional words, "Dearly beloved."
dearly beloved
1/dˈɪɹli bɪlˈʌvɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
very loved (often ceremonial)
very loved (used in formal ceremonies)
Examples
- Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate this marriage.
- Dearly beloved, we have come together to remember her life and work.
- He began the speech with “Dearly beloved,” in a joking imitation of a wedding ceremony.