revered

[ ri-veerd ]

adjective

1. held in high regard tinged with awe; venerated:

   Many of our most revered heroes were actually outlaws or rebels, fighting for a cause.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of revere ¹.

Other Words From

• un·re·vered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revered¹

revere ¹( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Before the performance honouring a local goddess, a ritual is conducted in a nearby forest, revered as the deity's earthly home.

From BBC

She is now a revered “wayfinder” in her community on a tiny Pacific island.

From Los Angeles Times

Once revered, the growing supermajority is widening the divide among Democrats in the California Legislature and exposing the downsides of the party’s prowess at the ballot box.

From Los Angeles Times

Welsh rugby is in the doldrums and there is no respite as South Africa's revered rugby juggernaut rolls into Cardiff.

From BBC

Gatland was always in danger of damaging his legacy when returning to a job for which he was generally revered after his first stint in charge, one that yielded Grand Slams and World Cup semi-finals.

From BBC

Related Words

• admired
• cherished
• dear
• esteemed
• favorite
• hallowed
• loved
• popular
• prized
• respected
• treasured
• venerated
• well-liked