Synonyms of admired

admired 1 of 2

adjective

as in appreciated

Related Words

• appreciated
• revered
• loved
• adored
• esteemed
• cherished
• relished
• beloved
• favored
• treasured
• special
• favorite
• pet
• prized
• dear
• fond
• precious
• darling
• preferred
• fair-haired
• white-headed
• sweet

Dissimilar Words

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

admired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of admire

as in respected

to think very highly or favorably of

I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respected
• regarded
• appreciated
• praised
• loved
• liked
• enjoyed
• commended
• esteemed
• considered
• applauded
• revered
• venerated
• valued
• complimented
• adored
• acclaimed
• approved
• relished
• credited
• reverenced
• favored
• savored
• idolized
• drank (in)
• worshipped
• set store by
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• cherished
• reveled (in)
• treasured
• accredited
• prized
• grooved (on)
• hallowed
• canonized
• adulated
• deified
• dug
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• disliked
• dismissed
• execrated
• abominated
• disapproved
• condemned
• disregarded
• disdained
• deplored
• scorned
• frowned (on or upon)
• discounted
• decried
• vilified
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admired

Adjective

Both Blackwell’s and Heffers had an admired antiquarian wing, and both became publishers. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

In magazine polls in the years to come, she was often voted the most admired woman in America. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

To have seen this admired and beloved figure making his way down his spiritual path, humbly, insistently, happily, was a form of validation. — George Saunders, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Politically savvy, wickedly and playfully witty, and in close touch with humanity’s many facets, Roger Simon was among the most admired newspaper columnists of his generation at a time when that world was rich in that species of wordsmiths. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Solidarity among Venezuelans emerged as the most admired aspect of the response, cited by 90% of respondents. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026

Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026

Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today. — The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

Sawyers told me that the show will incorporate roughly half a dozen songs from Smith’s original collection, which was immense and was the main reason that Smith was admired and renowned. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Advertisement One top internal candidate at NVIDIA would be Colette Kress, the veteran CFO who is widely known and admired across Silicon Valley and Wall Street circles. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 Nov. 2026

Willett admired his punk style and conviction that a band’s artwork matters as much as its music. — Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

He was simultaneously criticized for what a federal judge determined to be Microsoft’s monopolistic practices and admired for establishing what was soon to become the world’s largest charitable foundation. — Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 10 Nov. 2026

Minaj declared herself the president's biggest fan and he, in turn…admired her fingernails. — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Ask to see the set that still remains—just watch out for the grumpy resident dog, who is best admired from afar. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Energized by plentiful memetic internet parlance, these shows are becoming standalone legitimate, admired entertainment franchises. — Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026