beloved

An adorable person or thing that's loved very much by someone else.

When people say something or someone is their "beloved", they mean it's extremely dear to them. It can be a pet, like a cat or dog, but more often it's a family member, especially a spouse or child. Sometimes it's even a place, like a home where many happy memories were made. When you hear that someone refers to their beloved husband or wife, they're saying how much love and care they have for them.

The word "beloved" can also be used as a title before a name, similar to "Honorable". In this case, it means the person is highly respected and admired by others. For example, "Her Beloved Majesty the Queen" sounds formal and dignified.