admired

ad-mired · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Regarded with respect and warm approval.

  2. 2.

    Regarded with respect, approval, or warm appreciation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    much admired — Widely respected or appreciated.
  • •
    greatly admired — Highly respected.

Related words

Antonyms: despised, disdained, scorned
See also: admiration, admire, admirer, respected
Synonyms: acclaimed, esteemed, respected, revered

Etymology

From Latin admirari ("to wonder at"), from ad- ("at") + mirari ("to wonder").