esteemed

Thân thiện

Our esteemed professor is giving a lecture to the class.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Highly respected and admired: "Esteemed" describes someone or something that is held in high regard, often due to their achievements, character, or status. It implies a formal or official respect.
   • Having a distinguished reputation: It can also refer to having a prestigious or illustrious standing in a particular field or community.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The esteemed professor was invited to give the keynote address.
  • We are honored to publish an article by the esteemed historian.
  • It is a tradition to consult the esteemed elders of the community.

Advanced Usage

• "Held in high esteem": This is a common phrase meaning to be greatly respected.
  • Her work is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
• "Esteemed colleague": A formal and respectful way to address or refer to a fellow professional.
  • I would like to thank my esteemed colleague for her valuable insights.

Variants and Related Words

• Esteem (verb/noun): To respect greatly or hold in high regard; the respect itself.
  • Verb: I esteem his judgment above all others.
  • Noun: She is a scientist of great esteem.
• Self-esteem (noun): Confidence in one's own worth or abilities.
  • Positive reinforcement helps build a child's self-esteem.

Synonyms

• Respected: Admired and considered important.
• Honored: Regarded with great respect.
• Venerated: Regarded with deep respect, often with a sense of reverence.
• Prestigious: Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

Antonyms

• Disrespected: Treated with a lack of respect.
• Scorned: Treated or regarded with contempt or disdain.
• Disreputable: Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.

Related Phrases

• "Your esteemed self": A very formal, sometimes archaic or humorous, way of referring to someone respectfully.
  • We await the instructions of your esteemed self.
• "Esteemed guests": A formal way to address or refer to important visitors.
  • Welcome, esteemed guests, to our annual gala.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having an illustrious reputation; respected
   • our esteemed leader
   • a prestigious author

Từ đồng nghĩa

• honored
• prestigious