Definitions
- Describing someone who is highly respected and honored due to their achievements or qualities. - Referring to a person, place, or thing that is considered sacred or worthy of worship. - Talking about a revered figure in history or culture who is held in high esteem by many.
- Describing someone who is respected and appreciated for their qualities or actions. - Referring to a person, place, or thing that is looked upon with approval or fondness. - Talking about an admired figure in society or culture who is well-regarded by many.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe positive feelings towards someone or something.
- 2Both words imply a level of respect or appreciation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, places, or things.
- 4Both words are associated with admiration and high regard.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Revered implies a higher level of respect and honor than admired.
- 2Association: Revered is often associated with religious or spiritual figures or places, while admired can be used more broadly.
- 3Emotion: Revered may evoke a sense of awe or reverence, while admired may evoke a sense of appreciation or fondness.
- 4Usage: Revered is less commonly used than admired in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Revered can have a more formal or serious connotation than admired, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Revered and admired both describe positive feelings towards someone or something, but revered implies a higher level of respect and honor than admired. Revered is often associated with religious or spiritual figures or places, while admired can be used more broadly. Revered may evoke a sense of awe or reverence, while admired may evoke a sense of appreciation or fondness. Revered is less commonly used than admired in everyday language and can have a more formal or serious connotation.
