admired
20
1.8
- adjective
- /ədˈmaɪərd/
- Today, she is one of the most admired and influential people in the world.
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- 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
248
2.3
Admired by many people for good qualities
142
4.8
Very successful and respected for important achievements or good character
65
3.3
Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality
63
3.2
Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities
55
4.6
A person or thing that many people respect and admire
44
3.7
A person or thing that people see as important because of good qualities
31
7.4
Well known and respected for important work
28
5.6
Deeply respected and admired for age, wisdom, or good character
6
2.8
Many people admire a person or organization for good work and honest behaviour
3
2.7
Many people say good things about it
3
5.2
Feeling very great love and respect for someone, as if they were a god
3
4.5
Liked and respected by many people
1
4.9
A person who many people admire and love very much, often too much
1
3.9
Clearly understood for what it really is
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.