Definitions
- Describing a person who is looked up to or respected for their achievements or qualities. - Referring to something that is highly regarded or appreciated by others. - Talking about a feeling of deep respect or affection towards someone or something.
- Describing a person who is held in high esteem or honor by others. - Referring to something that is considered to be of great value or importance. - Talking about a feeling of deference or admiration towards someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a positive regard for someone or something.
- 2Both words imply a level of admiration or appreciation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, things, or actions.
- 4Both words convey a sense of honor or esteem.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Admired emphasizes the feeling of admiration or appreciation towards someone or something, while respected emphasizes the level of esteem or honor given to someone or something.
- 2Cause: Admired is often due to personal qualities or achievements, while respected can be due to personal qualities, achievements, or position of authority.
- 3Intensity: Admired can be a strong or intense feeling of admiration, while respected is a more moderate feeling of esteem or honor.
- 4Usage: Admired is more commonly used to describe people or things that are admired for their personal qualities or achievements, while respected is more commonly used to describe people or things that are respected for their position or authority.
- 5Connotation: Admired has a more emotional and personal connotation, while respected has a more formal and objective connotation.
Remember this!
Admired and respected both describe positive regard for someone or something, but they differ in their focus, cause, intensity, usage, and connotation. Admired emphasizes the feeling of admiration or appreciation towards someone or something, often due to personal qualities or achievements, while respected emphasizes the level of esteem or honor given to someone or something, which can be due to personal qualities, achievements, or position of authority. Admired is more emotional and personal, while respected is more formal and objective.
