revered

American

[ri-veerd] / rɪˈvɪərd /

adjective

held in high regard tinged with awe; venerated.

Many of our most revered heroes were actually outlaws or rebels, fighting for a cause.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of revere.

Other Word Forms

unrevered adjective

Etymology

Origin of revered

revere ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Wild London, coming late in such a revered canon of nature documentaries, is Sir David's way of nudging us to marvel at the nature on our doorsteps, amidst the frenzy of daily life.

From BBC

“Satchmo,” by Louis Armstrong, captures the iconic trumpeter’s early life in New Orleans and the beginning of his amazing journey to becoming one of the most revered and influential jazz musicians in history.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the trial, Mr Robinson told the court how people who worked for Wright revered him.

From BBC

“Nestled in the heart of prestigious Sullivan Canyon, one of L.A.’s most revered equestrian enclaves, the residence is not only grand but extremely private and eclectic,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

At the time, the most revered figure in American architecture was Louis I. Kahn, who had died in 1974 and was admired for the absolute sense of order and resolution he brought to his work.

From The Wall Street Journal

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