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admired

admired

1.8
Respected and looked up to by many people
  • adjective
  • /ədˈmaɪərd/
translation icon : admirado
  • 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.

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Examples

  • Our next guest is one of Africa's most admired and imaginative artists.

  • His contributions to science make him one of the most admired figures in the field.

  • Lee was always the most admired soldier.

  • She's, you know, at nine years, you are respected, admired and called the Rock.

  • Lee was always the most admired soldier in the battalion.

  • Today, she is considered one of the most admired leaders in the community.

Synonyms

distinguished
vsadmired
  • Formal
144 4.8

Very successful and respected for important achievements or good character

is similar but can apply without notable public success
esteemed
vsadmired
  • Formal
54 4.6

A person or thing that many people respect and admire

is similar but focuses more on general approval
illustrious
vsadmired
  • Formal
31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

is broader, applying to respect or approval beyond achievements
respected
vsadmired
8 2.3

Admired by many people for good qualities

is broader, also showing approval and strong esteem
revered
vsadmired
6 5.6

Deeply respected and admired for age, wisdom, or good character

is less intense and applies to general approval rather than deep regard
widely respected
vsadmired
5 2.8

Many people admire a person or organization for good work and honest behaviour

is like this but can be used for smaller groups too
widely praised
vsadmired
3 2.7

Many people say good things about it

focuses more on general respect and approval rather than public praise
well-thought-of
vsadmired
1 4.5

Liked and respected by many people

is the same positive view but stresses respect more
celebrated
vsadmired
1 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

is not limited to fame and covers everyday approval too
valued
vsadmired
1 3.7

A person or thing that people see as important because of good qualities

focuses more on esteem and approval rather than usefulness
noted
vsadmired
  • Formal
3.3

Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality

is broader, applying to overall approval beyond a single skill
appreciated
vsadmired
3.9

Clearly understood for what it really is

emphasizes respect and approval rather than mere understanding
idolized
vsadmired
  • US
4.9

A person who many people admire and love very much, often too much

is more moderate, indicating respect and approval without excess
worshipped
vsadmired
  • UK
5.2

Feeling very great love and respect for someone, as if they were a god

is much milder, showing respect and approval not intense worship

Antonyms

1 4.5

Someone people strongly dislike and look down on

How Admired

adored
2.6
esteemed
  • Formal
54 4.6
admired
1.8
liked
1.0

Surface Forms

admired positive

Morphology

admired = admire (transparent) = admire + ed

Regular participial/adjectival formation from the verb 'admire'; learners who know 'admire' can derive 'admired'.

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.