1
[ adjective ] regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

Examples

"adored grandchildren" "an idolized wife"

Related terms

loved

2
[ adjective ] regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

Synonyms

worshipped adored

Examples

"adored grandchildren" "an idolized wife"

Used in print

(Charles Wharton Stork, "Verner von Heidenstam"...)

Almost nothing is said of Charles ' spectacular victories , the central theme being the heroic loyalty of the Swedish people to their idolized king in misfortune and defeat .

Related terms

loved

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