adored

a-dored · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Deeply loved and respected.

  2. 2.

    Loved and respected someone deeply.

  3. 3.

    Liked something very much.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    much adored — Deeply loved by many.
  • •
    universally adored — Loved by everyone.

Related words

Antonyms: despised, detested, hated
See also: adorable, adore, beloved, cherished
Synonyms: beloved, cherished, loved, treasured

Etymology

From Latin adorare ("to worship, pray to"), from ad- ("to") + orare ("to pray, speak").