Synonyms of revered

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adjective

ri-ˈvird 

as in venerable

deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• venerable
• venerated
• respected
• sacred
• respectable
• reverend
• distinguished
• honored
• hallowed
• honorable
• reverenced
• esteemed
• considered
• reputable
• worthy
• admirable
• noble
• redoubtable
• estimable
• righteous
• moral
• good

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notorious
• infamous
• bad
• loose
• shameful
• dishonorable
• disreputable
• disgraceful
• wicked
• ignominious
• shadowy
• immoral
• vile
• shady
• sordid
• discreditable
• low
• unsavory
• detestable
• wretched
• mean
• contemptible
• dirty
• despicable
• base
• seamy

revered

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verb

past tense of revere

as in venerated

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

in some cultures people revere their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revered

Adjective

Both men were shot and killed only months apart from one another, but decades later, they are still regarded as founding fathers of the genre and two of the most revered musicians in history. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

For some in the Howard community, the bitter experience has raised questions about the legacy of one of the country’s most revered historically Black colleges and universities. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

Odysseus was admired and revered as a great warrior but more importantly, a great leader. — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his career in Oklahoma City, where he is still wildly cheered and revered as the godfather of Thunder basketball. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026