beloved wife

Treasured life companion

A beloved wife is a wife who is deeply loved and cherished by her spouse.

The phrase appears most often in formal or ceremonial contexts—wedding vows, obituaries, eulogies, and gravestone inscriptions: Here lies Mary, beloved wife and mother.

In everyday speech, people rarely introduce someone as their "beloved wife," making the phrase feel elevated or old-fashioned when used casually.

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devoted · adored · partner · bride · spouse · happily married · wedding day · treasure · dearest · honey · companion · vows · wedding · ring · embrace · tender · faithful · marriage

Categories
Opposites
relationship status and commitment

beloved wifeex-wife

Previous female partner

complete stranger · casual acquaintance · stranger · one-night stand · nobody special

relational role/status

beloved wifesworn enemy

Vowed lifelong adversary

mortal enemy · bitter rival · arch-nemesis · worst enemy · antagonist

Family

beloved, wife, love, loved, lover, lovers, loving, lovingly, lovable

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G