respected
adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪd/Definition
B2 admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: a highly respected figure/politician/doctor the country's most respected daily newspaper He is very well respected in the business world.Admirable and admired
(Definition of respected adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Browse the Thesaurus
More Results for “respected”
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
- admirable adjective
- awe-inspiring adjective
- awesome adjective
- commendable adjective
- creditable adjective
- exemplary adjective
- favourable adjective
- glorious adjective (DESERVING ADMIRATION)
- hallowed adjective
- helluva adjective, adverb
- impressive adjective
- meritorious adjective
- noted adjective
- praiseworthy adjective
- recognized adjective
- renowned adjective
- time-honoured adjective
- vaunted adjective
- venerable adjective
- worthy adjective (DESERVING RESPECT)
Topic:
Admirable and admired
Word of the Day
ride (out) the storm
to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
