Difference between Beloved and Loved

What is the difference between Beloved and Loved?

Beloved as an adjective is loved while Loved as an adjective is pertaining to something that is loved.

Beloved

Part of speech: noun

Definition: someone who is loved; something that is loved

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: loved

Example sentence: We are one people; we are only family. And when we finally accept these truths, then we will be able to fulfill Dr. King's dream to build a beloved community, a nation, and a world at peace with itself.

Loved

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to something that is loved.

Example sentence: A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.

We hope you now know whether to use Beloved or Loved in your sentence.

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