revered

(verb) love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol. Synonyms: idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere. Example: "Many teenagers idolized the beatles."

(verb) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Synonyms: reverence, fear, revere, venerate. Examples: "Fear god as your father." "We venerate genius."

(adj) profoundly honored. Synonyms: august, venerable. Example: "Revered holy men."