Synonyms for

Admired

Verb / ʌˈdmaɪɜ:d / Another word for admired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval

Synonyms & similar words

lookdownon lookupto admire appreciate praise respect revere worship esteem honor cherish treasure value enjoy like love adore idolize venerate glorify exalt

Synonyms by register

Formal

esteemed revered venerated lauded

Informal

looked up to thought highly of dug was into

Literary

worshipped idolized beheld with awe

Antonyms

disliked despised scorned loathed hated condemned disapproved

Common collocations

  • deeply admired
  • greatly admired
  • widely admired
  • universally admired
  • admired greatly
  • admired by many
  • admired for her
  • admired for his

Word family

noun admiration
verb admire
adverb admittedly

Usage note

Admired implies a high degree of respect and approval, often for qualities or achievements. It is generally a positive term and should not be confused with 'admitted', which means to confess or acknowledge.

Example sentences

  1. She admired her friend's artwork.
  2. I admired the way he handled the difficult situation.
  3. He was admired by many for his bravery.
  4. The audience admired the singer's performance.
  5. She admired the courage of the firefighters.

Quotes

  • I have often admired the mystical way of Pythagoras, and the secret Magic of numbers. - Sir Thomas Browne
  • The more one judges, the less one loves. - Honoré de Balzac
  • We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. - Peter Wohlleben

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