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

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

From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026

Conviction is one of the most admired leadership qualities. — Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026

Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long. — ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026

On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new minority investors to scale its global presence, supporting the brand’s mission of becoming the most admired and leading brand in the interior and home category. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Verb

There are literally hundreds more movie retro theaters and drive-ins to be admired in her book. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

But Finch had long admired Ball’s skill set and ingenuity, and Clifford called unsolicited to vouch for a player who has been criticized throughout his career as unserious, all style over substance. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026

The white-on-white fantasy of the Starck years has given way to creams, corals, warm woods, and sculptural furniture that feels made to be used, not admired from across the room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Historians generally say the embroidery was produced by English women, whose needlework was admired throughout Europe and praised in Norman sources after the Conquest. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

Ferguson, meanwhile, admired how Tubbs carried himself, like a dead-serious professional. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

In a society grappling with Darwinian evolution and the new discipline of psychology, some Westerners admired Buddhism’s long history of studying the mind’s activities. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026

Pitt, 62, and Swift, 36, have admired each other's work over the years. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026