Revered: meaning, definitions and examples
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revered
[ rɪˈvɪəd ]
highly respected
Regarded with deep respect and admiration for their qualities or achievements. Revered individuals are held in high esteem by others.
Synonyms
admired, honored, respected, venerated
Examples of usage
- He was a revered leader in the community.
- She was revered for her generosity and kindness.
- The revered professor received a standing ovation for his contributions to the field.
- The ancient temple is revered as a sacred place of worship.
- The revered author's works continue to inspire readers around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "revered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reverenciado
🇮🇳 सम्मानित (sammaanit)
🇩🇪 verehrt
🇮🇩 dihormati
🇺🇦 шанований
🇵🇱 czczony
🇯🇵 崇敬される (すうけいされる, sūkei sareru)
🇫🇷 révéré
🇪🇸 reverenciado
🇹🇷 saygıdeğer
🇰🇷 존경받는 (jongyeong batneun)
🇸🇦 موقر (mouqqar)
🇨🇿 uctívaný
🇸🇰 ctený
🇨🇳 受人尊敬的 (shòu rén zūnjìng de)
🇸🇮 častitljiv
🇮🇸 virtaður
🇰🇿 құрметті
🇬🇪 პატივცემული (pat'ivts'emuli)
🇦🇿 hörmətli
🇲🇽 reverenciado
Word origin
The word 'revered' originates from the Latin word 'revereri', which means 'to stand in awe of'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of reverence and admiration has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, with revered figures often being symbols of inspiration and moral guidance.
See also: reverend, reverent, reverently.