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DREADED Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word dreaded. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DREADED

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admired
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• regarded with admiration

adored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

anticipated
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• expected hopefully

cherished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

desired
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wanted intensely

loved
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• held dear

embraced
verbv
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

enjoyed
verbv
verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have benefit from

• get pleasure from

• have for one's benefit

• take delight in

relished
verbv
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• spicy or savory condiment

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

welcomed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

noun

• the state of being welcome

• a greeting or reception

verb

• accept gladly

• bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

• receive someone, as into one's house

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