Venerated
What it means
Held in profound and long-standing respect.
Reach for it when describing a person, work, place, or tradition whose stature approaches reverence
The venerated poet used her final reading to introduce three young writers.
Words to choose between 5
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playful
Fits when reputation has become extraordinary in popular memory
Careful Legendary can be exaggerated and says nothing about moral reverence.
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everyday
Fits when earned regard should sound natural and restrained
Careful Respected substantially understates the depth and duration of veneration.
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warm
Fits when recognition is expressed through an award, role, or ceremony
Careful A person can be honored once without becoming broadly venerated.
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formal
Fits when high regard is strong but socially measured
Careful Esteemed is less intense and does not imply the near-sacred stature of venerated.
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formal
revered
Fits when deep respect includes awe or devotion
Careful Revered can sound spiritual and is too elevated for a merely successful professional.
Opposites 3
- despised
- dishonored
- reviled
Common phrases 3
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venerated teacher
The venerated teacher still learned every new pupil's name.
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venerated tradition
A venerated tradition survives best when its purpose remains clear.
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widely venerated
The healer was widely venerated throughout the valley.
Word family 1
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