respected
Definition
Adjective: 1. Held in high esteem or regard; admired and considered worthy of honor. Describes a person, group, or thing that is viewed with admiration and deference due to their character, achievements, or status.
Usage
The adjective "respected" is used to describe someone or something that has earned the admiration and esteem of others. It is often used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was").
Examples
- She is a respected expert in her field.
- The respected judge made a fair ruling.
- His opinions are highly respected by his colleagues.
- It is a widely respected institution with a long history.
Advanced Usage
- "Highly respected": An intensifier commonly used with "respected" to emphasize the degree of esteem.
- The professor is highly respected for her groundbreaking research.
- "Well respected": Similar to "highly respected," indicating broad and solid esteem.
- He is a well-respected member of the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Respect (verb/noun): The action or feeling of esteem.
- Verb: We respect her decisions. Noun: He earned their respect.
- Respectable (adjective): Deserving respect, often implying conformity to social standards; can also mean adequate or fairly good.
- They live in a respectable neighborhood. It was a respectable attempt.
- Respectful (adjective): Showing respect to others.
- The students were respectful during the ceremony.
Synonyms
- Esteemed
- Honored
- Admired
- Venerated
- Revered
Antonyms
- Disrespected
- Despised
- Scorned
- Disreputable
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A respected figure": A common phrase describing a person who holds a position of esteem.
- He became a respected figure in the world of literature.
- "Command respect": To elicit respect from others through one's presence or actions. While not using "respected" directly, it describes the process of becoming respected.
- Her integrity commands respect.
Adjective
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receiving deferential regard
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a respected family
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