Synonyms and antonyms of People and things that are admired and respected in British Thesaurus

legend (noun)

Britishspoken used to show approval for someone who does something that is clever, funny, cool etc

hero (noun)

someone who you admire for their intelligence, abilities, or personal qualities

role model (noun)

someone whose behaviour is considered to be a good example for other people to copy

legend (noun)

someone who very many people know about and admire

idol (noun)

someone that you admire very much

heroine (noun)

a woman who is admired for doing something very brave or good

guiding light (noun)

someone who you admire very much and who has had an important influence on you

golden girl (noun)

mainly journalism a successful woman that a lot of people like and admire

wonder (noun)

mainly literary someone whom you admire because they can do something difficult

the grand old man of something ()

a man who is old and very respected because of his achievements in his profession

doyen (noun)

formal the most respected and famous man in a group or profession

doyenne (noun)

formal the most respected and famous woman in a group or profession

folk hero (noun)

someone who is admired for their achievements by the ordinary people of a particular region

god (noun)

a man who many people admire or copy

goddess (noun)

a woman who many people admire or copy

golden boy (noun)

mainly journalism a successful man that a lot of people like and admire

the great and the good ()

people who are important and respected

heroic (adjective)

relating to a hero

lady (noun)

a woman who you admire for her character or achievements

maestro (noun)

someone very skilled who people admire and respect a lot

pillar (noun)

formal someone who is important and respected within a group

totem (noun)

something that is treated with a lot of respect or fear