Synonyms of adored

adored 1 of 2

adjective

as in admired

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

adored

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verb

past tense of adore

1

as in loved

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• cherished
• worshipped
• fell for
• idolized
• carried the torch (for)
• revered
• idealized
• lost one's heart (to)
• carried a torch (for)
• reverenced
• adulated
• venerated
• canonized
• deified
• delighted (in)
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• disliked
• displeased
• antagonized
• abominated
• execrated
• disapproved (of)
• disgusted
• revolted
• repulsed
• sickened
• repelled
• turned off
• nauseated
• disfavored

2

as in worshipped

to love or admire too much

adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worshipped
• liked
• idolized
• revered
• deified
• canonized
• adulated
• doted (on)
• cherished
• appreciated
• hero-worshipped
• regarded
• valued
• preferred
• treasured
• respected
• favored
• prized
• fancied
• esteemed
• venerated
• approved
• endorsed
• hallowed
• supported

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• disliked
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• disdained
• abominated
• disparaged
• belittled
• put down
• deprecated
• misprized

3

as in venerated

to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power

the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god

Synonyms & Similar Words

• venerated
• worshipped
• revered
• reverenced
• admired
• loved
• honored
• praised
• respected
• deified
• regarded
• glorified
• pleased
• dignified
• extolled
• exalted
• delighted
• canonized
• lauded
• lionized
• gratified
• satisfied
• apotheosized
• magnified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violated
• desecrated
• ridiculed
• insulted
• scorned
• outraged
• offended
• dishonored
• profaned
• affronted
• piqued
• slighted
• displeased
• blasphemed
• maligned
• disparaged
• smeared
• disrespected
• slandered
• defamed
• slurred
• libeled

4

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in

I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyed
• loved
• liked
• savored
• relished
• admired
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• took to
• rejoiced (in)
• got off (on)
• appreciated
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• went for
• revered
• dug
• got a kick out of
• valued
• had a soft spot for
• treasured
• venerated
• cherished
• preferred
• worshipped
• idolized
• was partial to
• drank (in)
• prized
• devoured
• ate (up)
• feasted (on)
• favored
• indulged (in)
• doted (on)
• cottoned (to)
• luxuriated (in)
• wallowed (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• despised
• condemned
• abominated
• scorned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adored

Verb

Now, 75 years later, the humble yet adored restaurant is finally closing its doors to clear the way for new development. — Connie Ogle, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026

Stewart was adored by his collaborators and the public alike. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

The Kips Bay location has become adored by local residents, who staged a protest in September in an attempt to stop the closure. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

Fans adored her, but their praise was no substitute for the closeness of intimates. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

An outgoing kid from the suburbs of Buffalo, New York, who adored his little sister, Burch never regained consciousness. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

At the time, the young artist became fast friends with David Bowie, who adored him. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026