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

While Bukele is admired by many people in Haiti for his take-charge style, his deployment has also created ripples, raising concerns about his ultimate intentions. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Huerta is also admired for being a staunch supporter of women’s and voters’ rights who didn’t shy away from pushing Washington to change policies for the better, even in later years. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026

Maria, in turn, had read and admired Conversations on Chemistry. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

At a seated dinner for 50 people last week on the rooftop of the Hermès boutique in the Miami Design District, a guest admired a photo of the brand’s new H08 Skeleton on a green rubber strap. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026

Murkowski is admired by independents and some Democrats in Alaska, while being largely scorned by the MAGA right. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

John Rich produced Anderson’s 2007 album Easy Money, and admired the artist. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

On top of these heat-seeking missiles, the platforms play to humans’ (particularly teens’) need to be accepted and admired by peers. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

In game two of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers, catcher William Contreras hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the fifth and, again, admired it and took an extraordinary amount of time to get around the bases. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026