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

Once England’s record goalscorer, Lineker was a revered national icon and went on to become a top broadcaster at the helm of the BBC’s weekly top division highlights show Match of the Day for 26 years after retiring. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Hurzeler is reflecting on two conversations in recent months with one of football’s most revered managers during an exclusive interview with The Athletic, as the German prepares for a third season working in the Premier League. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tuscany has been home to clay pits revered for fine terra-cotta wine vessels used for production and storage since the time of the Etruscans, and many wineries still use local clay in addition to venturing further afield in Italy and Europe. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2026

But for as much as Kirk was revered on the right, he was reviled on the left, facing pushback for comments disparaging immigrants and transgender people and questioning the qualifications and capabilities of women and Black Americans. — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026