1. (imp. & p. p.) of Admire.

2. (a.) Regarded with wonder and delight; highly prized; as, an admired poem.

3. (a.) Wonderful; also, admirable.

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