adored
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god): The word "adored" describes someone or something that is loved intensely, with great admiration and devotion, often to an almost worshipful degree.
- Greatly loved or cherished: It can also mean being loved very much in a more general, affectionate sense.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She was the adored leader of the community, respected by everyone.
- The adored painting was the centerpiece of the museum's collection.
- He felt adored by his fans after the concert.
Advanced Usage
- "to be adored by all": to be loved deeply by everyone in a particular group.
- The kind teacher was adored by all her students.
- "an adored figure": a person who is the object of widespread and intense admiration.
- The philanthropist became an adored figure in the city for her generosity.
Variants and Related Words
- Adore (verb): to love and respect someone deeply; to worship.
- He adores his grandmother.
- Adoring (adjective): showing or feeling deep love and respect.
- She gave him an adoring look.
- Adoration (noun): deep love and respect.
- The singer was met with adoration from the crowd.
Synonyms
- Cherished: Protected and cared for lovingly.
- Idolized: Admired, loved, or revered to excess.
- Beloved: Dearly loved.
- Revered: Regarded with deep respect and affection.
Antonyms
- Despised: Felt contempt or a deep repugnance for.
- Hated: Felt intense or passionate dislike for.
- Scorned: Felt or expressed contempt or derision for.
Related Phrases
- "The adored one": a term for a person who is deeply loved.
- In his poems, he often refers to his wife as "the adored one".
- "Adored and admired": a phrase emphasizing both deep love and high regard.
- The scientist was both adored and admired for her groundbreaking work.
Adjective
- regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
- adored grandchildren
- an idolized wife