Synonyms of revered

revered 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈvird 

as in venerable

deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age

a professor who is highly revered at the college where she has taught for the last four decades

Synonyms & Similar Words

• venerable
• venerated
• respected
• sacred
• respectable
• reverend
• distinguished
• honored
• hallowed
• honorable
• reverenced
• esteemed
• considered
• reputable
• worthy
• admirable
• noble
• redoubtable
• estimable
• righteous
• moral
• good

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notorious
• infamous
• bad
• loose
• shameful
• dishonorable
• disreputable
• disgraceful
• wicked
• ignominious
• shadowy
• immoral
• vile
• shady
• sordid
• discreditable
• low
• unsavory
• detestable
• wretched
• mean
• contemptible
• dirty
• despicable
• base
• seamy

revered

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verb

past tense of revere

as in worshiped

to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power

in some cultures people revere their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worshiped
• venerated
• worshipped
• reverenced
• honored
• admired
• respected
• adored
• deified
• praised
• loved
• regarded
• glorified
• exalted
• dignified
• extolled
• lauded
• lionized
• canonized
• pleased
• apotheosized
• delighted
• magnified
• gratified
• satisfied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violated
• desecrated
• ridiculed
• insulted
• scorned
• dishonored
• profaned
• outraged
• offended
• affronted
• slighted
• piqued
• blasphemed
• displeased
• maligned
• disrespected
• disparaged
• slandered
• smeared
• defamed
• slurred
• libeled
• libelled

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of revered

Adjective

Rocky Colavito, a revered power hitter who was imprudently traded in the prime of his career, died Tuesday. —Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024

His move to Ferrari unites the sport’s most accomplished driver with its most revered team, and brands are taking notice. —Brett Knight, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Verb

His collections are sold in prestigious boutiques worldwide, and the brand has become a staple on red carpets and in high fashion publications — revered not just for its aesthetic quality but also for its emblematic personal touch. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024

Both of them met in amateur dramatics, and my dad revered comedians. —Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024