 4 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
admired
adjective: regarded with admiration
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Admire \Ad*mire"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Admired}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Admiring}.] [F. admirer, fr. L. admirari; ad + mirari to
wonder, for smirari, akin to Gr. ? to smile, Skr. smi, and E.
smile.]
1. To regard with wonder or astonishment; to view with
surprise; to marvel at. [Archaic]
Examples rather to be admired than imitated.
--Fuller.
2. To regard with wonder and delight; to look upon with an
elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out
approbation, esteem, love, or reverence; to estimate or
prize highly; as, to admire a person of high moral worth,
to admire a landscape.
Admired as heroes and as gods obeyed. --Pope.
Note: Admire followed by the infinitive is obsolete or
colloquial; as, I admire to see a man consistent in his
conduct.
Syn: To esteem; approve; delight in.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Admired \Ad*mired"\, adjective
1. Regarded with wonder and delight; highly prized; as, an
admired poem.
2. Wonderful; also, admirable. [Obs.] ''Admired disorder.''
'' Admired Miranda.'' --Shak.
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
46 Moby Thesaurus words for "admired":
accepted, acclaimed, admitted, adored, advocated, applauded,
appreciated, approved, backed, beloved, cherished, cried up,
darling, dear, dearly beloved, esteemed, favored, favorite,
held dear, held in respect, highly considered, highly touted,
honored, in good odor, in high esteem, loved, much-admired, pet,
popular, precious, prestigious, prized, received, recommended,
respected, revered, reverenced, supported, treasured, valued,
venerated, well-beloved, well-considered, well-liked,
well-thought-of, worshiped
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