respected
v. B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈspɛktɪd// UK //ɹɪspˈɛktɪd// re·spect·ed
v. admired by many people because of your good qualities, skills, or achievements. It describes someone that others look up to and treat with honor.
v. held in high esteem or regarded with honor by others. Often used to describe professionals or public figures with a proven track record of integrity or excellence.
She is a highly respected doctor in our small town.
After thirty years of teaching, he retired as one of the most respected members of the faculty.
The journal published a peer-reviewed study by a respected team of researchers, effectively ending the long-standing debate within the scientific community.
Usage
Commonly modified by adverbs of degree such as 'highly', 'deeply', or 'widely'.