admired
- adjective
- /ədˈmaɪərd/
- Today, she is one of the most admired and influential people in the world.
It's one of the nation's most admired and respected charitable organizations.
- It's one of the nation's most admired and respected charitable organizations.
- She's, you know, at nine years, you are respected, admired and called the Rock.
- I'm not some celebrity to be sort of admired in this weird way.
- But I think hard work in a company should be admired.
- And if I'm admired, then they may withdraw or withhold or punish us.
Examples
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Our next guest is one of Africa's most admired and imaginative artists.
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His contributions to science make him one of the most admired figures in the field.
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Lee was always the most admired soldier.
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She's, you know, at nine years, you are respected, admired and called the Rock.
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Lee was always the most admired soldier in the battalion.
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Today, she is considered one of the most admired leaders in the community.
Synonyms
Very successful and respected for important achievements or good character
A person or thing that many people respect and admire
Well known and respected for important work
Admired by many people for good qualities
Deeply respected and admired for age, wisdom, or good character
Many people admire a person or organization for good work and honest behaviour
Many people say good things about it
Liked and respected by many people
Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities
A person or thing that people see as important because of good qualities
Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality
Clearly understood for what it really is
A person who many people admire and love very much, often too much
Feeling very great love and respect for someone, as if they were a god
Antonyms
How Admired
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word admired comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and mirari 'to wonder', and it is related to the English word miracle, which also shows a sense of 'wonder'. So to be admired is to be seen with respect and approval because people look at you with wonder.