revered

adjective
UK: /rɪˈvɪərd/
US: /rɪˈvɪrd/

  1. Highly respected and admired.

    1. He is a revered leader in our community.
    2. Mother Teresa is a revered figure for her charity work and compassion.

Synonyms

esteemed
revered verb

  1. To feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something.

    1. We revered our teacher.
    2. The ancient Greeks revered the gods and goddesses of Olympus.
revered transitive-verb

  1. To regard with deep respect and awe.

    1. They revered the old traditions.
    2. Many people revered the Queen for her dedication to the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "revered" is /rɪˈvɪərd/ in British English and /rɪˈvɪrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revered": esteemed.

Example usage of "revered": "He is a revered leader in our community.". More examples on the page.