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

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

“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

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