admired
adjective
Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪərd/
Definition
Regarded with respect, warm approval, or a sense of wonder.
Examples
She is widely admired for her contributions to medical research.
The architect was admired for creating buildings that blended perfectly with the natural landscape.
He admired the way his grandfather could fix anything with just a few simple tools.
How to Use admired
- admire for (prepositional phrase)
- to respect someone because of a specific quality or action — "I admire her for her courage."
- be widely admired (collocation)
- to be respected by many people — "He is widely admired in the scientific community."
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