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adored

[/əˈdɔːrd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
adorado/adorada
1. Loved deeply and intensely; regarded with great affection and respect
She is an adored actress by millions of fans.
Ela é uma atriz adorada por milhões de fãs.
2. Past tense of adore: to love or respect someone or something very much
He adored his grandmother and visited her every week.
Ele adorava sua avó e a visitava toda semana.
3. Cherished or treasured; held in highest regard
The adored family heirloom was passed down through generations.
A joia de família adorada foi transmitida através de gerações.
NYC Slang
loved to death; the real deal
Synonyms
belovedcherishedtreasuredlovedreveredidolized
Antonyms
hateddespiseddetestedloatheddisliked

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adorado/adorada
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
adorado/adorada
Standard European Portuguese usage
Brazil (informal)
amado/amada
Alternative colloquial form emphasizing love

Related Idioms & Phrases

adored and admired
widely adored
beloved and adored
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