revered
Meaning: Regarded with deep admiration and respect, often approaching devotion or awe.
Revered is stronger than 'respected' or 'esteemed,' suggesting an almost sacred level of admiration. 'A revered figure,' 'a revered tradition,' and 'revered by generations' are common collocations. The word is frequently used of cultural icons, religious leaders, and institutions with long histories. In journalism, it often appears in obituaries and retrospective profiles. Not to be confused with 'reverend,' the title used for clergy.
Examples
- He remains a revered figure in the history of British broadcasting. 他至今仍是英国广播史上备受敬仰的人物。Sigue siendo una figura reverenciada en la historia de la radiodifusión británica.彼はイギリス放送史において今なお崇敬される人物である。그는 영국 방송 역사에서 오늘날까지 숭앙받는 인물로 남아 있다.
- The ancient oak, revered by locals for centuries, was finally felled by the storm. 那棵古老的橡树几个世纪以来一直受到当地人的崇敬,最终被暴风雨吹倒。El antiguo roble, reverenciado por los lugareños durante siglos, fue finalmente derribado por la tormenta.何世紀にもわたって地元の人々に崇められてきたその古いオークの木は、ついに嵐で倒れた。수 세기 동안 주민들에게 신성시되어 온 그 오래된 참나무는 마침내 폭풍에 쓰러졌다.
- She is revered throughout the literary world for her unflinching portrayals of working-class life. 她因对工人阶级生活毫不妥协的描写而受到整个文学界的崇敬。Es reverenciada en todo el mundo literario por sus retratos sin concesiones de la vida obrera.彼女は労働者階級の生活を容赦なく描いたことで、文学界全体から崇敬されている。그녀는 노동자 계층의 삶을 직시하여 그려낸 것으로 문학계 전체에서 깊이 존경받고 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: media, literary, academic
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Latin revereri (to stand in awe of, respect deeply), from re- (expressing intensive force) + vereri (to fear, feel awe). The word entered English via Old French reverer in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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