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

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

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

Verb

Analisa Gabriel brought her niece, Gabrielle Diaz, a recent college graduate who has admired the Obamas for years. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Evans admired her fervor, and the two women became fast friends. — Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026

His grandfather played for the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League, rooted for the Yankees and admired Joe Sewell, a Hall of Fame infielder for Cleveland and New York. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Eight years later, the man once nicknamed Captain Berserko is now more admired than read. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Helen admired pheasants and kept their long, rusty feathers in her sewing room. — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Critics praised the work, but only the most ardent Pattinson heads turned out and most of the films were more admired than seen. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026

He was admired by some as a charismatic statesman who put Italy on the world stage but reviled by others as a populist who used political power for personal gain. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The superstar player is not universally still admired in his home country. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026