most beloved

ADJECTIVE

adored

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admired cherished dear esteemed favorite hallowed loved popular prized respected revered treasured venerated well-liked

STRONG

darling dearest pet pleasing sweet

WEAK

cared for doted on endeared fair-haired highly regarded highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disliked

WEAK

despised hated

Example Sentences

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Here are a few new ways to experience some of New York’s most beloved and iconic sites:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Pretzels, revered for their simplicity, have made a name for themselves as one of America’s most beloved snacks.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Then the band issued “At Budokan,” one of rock’s most beloved live albums.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Virtually all analysts are on the same page, with Broadcom remaining one of the most beloved megacap stocks on Wall Street.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

His eyes misted with love as he broke free of the others and took her into his arms as if she was the most beloved of his daughters.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall