Word adjective
respected
adj.
US /ɹiˈspɛktɪd/ UK /ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/ re·spect·ed
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
admired by many people because of good qualities or achievements.
held in high esteem or regarded with honor by a community or within a specific field.
Simple“She is a highly respected doctor who has worked in this town for thirty years.”
In context“The professor is a respected authority on medieval history, frequently cited by colleagues for his meticulous archival research.”
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
Updated