Admired — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ ad·mire

Meaning & Definition of Admired

Admired (verb)

  1. to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration
  2. to marvel at
  3. to like very much

Admired (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in adored, revered

    similar: adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, prized, treasured, preferred
    opposite: unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Admired (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation"

    similar: appreciated, considered, esteemed, regarded, respected, set store by
    related: acclaimed, accredited, applauded, approved, commended, complimented, credited, praised, delighted (in), drank (in), enjoyed, relished, reveled (in), savored, dug, fancied, favored, grooved (on), liked, loved, adored, adulated, canonized, deified, doted (on), hallowed, idolized, revered, reverenced, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured, valued
    near: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, execrated, hated, loathed, condemned, decried, deplored, disapproved, discounted, discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, disliked, dismissed, disregarded, frowned (on or upon), kissed off, scorned, vilified

Related Entry: Admire (verb)

Admire is a different word from Admired. The synonyms below are for admire, not for admired.

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation"

    similar: appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect, set store by
    related: acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise, delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor, dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love, adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Admired

The most common words with a similar meaning to Admired:

adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, prized, treasured, preferred, considered, regarded, respected, set store by

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Admired

Words with the opposite meaning of Admired:

unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Related Words for Admired

acclaimed, accredited, applauded, approved, commended, complimented, credited, praised, delighted (in), drank (in), enjoyed, reveled (in), savored, dug, fancied, grooved (on), liked, adulated, canonized, deified, doted (on), hallowed, idolized, reverenced, venerated, worshipped, valued

Near Antonyms of Admired

condemned, decried, deplored, disapproved, discounted, discountenanced, dismissed, disregarded, frowned (on or upon), kissed off, scorned, vilified

Word Forms of Admired

Inflections: admiring

Derived words: admirer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Admired

borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Admired

What does "Admired" mean?

"Admired" means to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Admired"?

Other words for "Admired" include adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, beloved, cherished and darling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Admired" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Admired"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Admired". Common alternatives include adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear and fair-haired.

What is the opposite of "Admired"?

Antonyms of "Admired" include unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored and disliked. Near antonyms include condemned, decried, deplored and disapproved.

How do you use "Admired" in a sentence?

Examples of "Admired" in a sentence: "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation".

Is "Admired" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Admired" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Admired"?

"Admired" is pronounced /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as ad·mire.

What is the origin of the word "Admired"?

"Admired" comes from borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin. First known use: 15th centuryt.