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well-beloved

[ wel-bi-luhv-id, -luhvd ]

adjective

  1. loved deeply and sincerely:

    my well-beloved fiancé.

  2. highly respected and honored:

    our well-beloved speaker.



noun

  1. a person who is loved dearly:

    in respect for the well-beloved.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of well-beloved1

1350–1400; Middle English wel biloved
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Example Sentences

Dame Dorothy Packington sent the trusty and well beloved Thos.

The twain of them were doughty men, and noble in England, and both were very sage and well-beloved by the King.

He never attempted to claim any other title than 'father,' and was well beloved by his subjects.

Even Miss Carolina, the well-beloved, has long since ceased to charm.

And they were very sorry; for these two were well-beloved of all men.

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