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

“The military I loved, I fought for, I revered… spit me out,” Fox News co-host Hegseth wrote in a recent book.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones was revered in all corners of music, including rap.

From BBC

According to a leading monarchist revered by these knights, “throne and altar” monarchy sees the church as the “animating principle of society” that “confers legitimacy and authority upon the King via … ceremonies of state,” while the monarch exercises power with a “God-given authority.”

From Slate

Roberts knows from firsthand experience, as he remains revered in Boston to this day for a stolen base that started a historic comeback for the Red Sox in the 2004 American League Championship Series.

From Los Angeles Times

They were so revered — they were critic’s darlings, for the most part.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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