revered
UK: rɪˈvɪəd | US: rɪˈvɪrd
adj. deeply respected or admired
vt. (past tense of revere) to regard with deep respect or admiration
revered = revere<to respect deeply> + ed<past participle suffix>
- revere: From Latin revereri ("to stand in awe of"), combining re- (intensive prefix) + vereri ("to fear, respect").
- -ed: Old English suffix forming past participles of weak verbs.
Etymology Origin:
The word revere traces back to Latin revereri, which originally conveyed a blend of awe and fear toward divine or superior beings. Over time, the "fear" aspect faded, leaving a sense of profound respect. The addition of -ed turns it into an adjective or past-tense verb, emphasizing a state or action of veneration.
The revered leader was celebrated for his wisdom.
Her contributions to science are revered worldwide.
The ancient temple is revered as a sacred site.
He revered his mentor’s teachings throughout his career.
The artist’s work is still revered decades after her death.