well-beloved en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English wel-biloved, equivalent to well + beloved.
Meanings
- Sincerely and deeply loved
- (as a form of address, formal) Sincerely respected
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more well-beloved | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most well-beloved | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |