Word Study
admired
CIDE DICTIONARY
admired, a.
- Regarded with wonder and delight; highly prized; as, an admired poem. [1913 Webster]
- Wonderful; also, admirable. Shak. [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
admired
accepted, acclaimed, admitted, adored, advocated, applauded, appreciated, approved, backed, beloved, cherished, cried up, darling, dear, dearly beloved, esteemed, favored, favorite, held dear, held in respect, highly considered, highly touted, honored, in good odor, in high esteem, loved, much-admired, pet, popular, precious, prestigious, prized, received, recommended, respected, revered, reverenced, supported, treasured, valued, venerated, well-beloved, well-considered, well-liked, well-thought-of, worshipedFor further exploring for "admired" in Webster Dictionary Online