beloved

/bɪˈlʌvɪd/
adjective
  1. Greatly loved; very dear to someone.
    • The old dog was a beloved member of the family.
    • He returned to his beloved hometown after many years.
    • She was a beloved teacher at the school.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A person who is dearly loved.
    • The king mourned the loss of his beloved.
    • He wrote a letter to his beloved.
    • She is my beloved, and I cherish her.
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