revered

adjective

re·​vered ri-ˈvird 

: regarded with reverence : regarded as worthy of great honor and respect

… Vince Carter, a member of the U. S. basketball team and still a state hero after having been a star on the University of North Carolina's revered hoops team.

—Erin Whalen

Here are some of their greatest monasteries and the remains of their most revered saints.

—Janine Di Giovanni

… because [Doina] Melinte was the 1984 Olympic gold medalist at 800 meters, she remains one of Romania's most revered citizens.

—Merrell Noden

Synonyms

• hallowed
• reverend
• sacred
• venerable
• venerated

Examples of revered in a Sentence

a professor who is highly revered at the college where she has taught for the last four decades

Recent Examples on the Web

The revered Texas songwriter Guy Clark wrote that song—and recorded what may be the best version—after inheriting a Randall fighting knife that belonged to his father. —Erik German, Fortune, 17 June 2025

Bezos also mentioned free markets and personal liberties when describing the section’s new mandate, which drew backlash from some staffers — including from Marty Baron, the Post’s revered former executive editor under whom the outlet won 11 Pulitzer Prizes — and praise from some conservatives. —Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 11 June 2025

Yet in the automotive sector, the revered Porsche 911 has managed to remain at the forefront of engineering innovation for 62 years. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025

Dempsey, a revered figure in American soccer, will bring his insight to MIBMN’s comprehensive coverage, particularly as the sport builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revered

• commandeered
• disappeared
• engineered
• interfered
• persevered
• pioneered
• reappeared
• volunteered
• adhered
• appeared
• bluebeard
• cashiered