# respected

/ɹiˈspɛktɪd/ (US) · /ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/respected
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. admired by others

adjective · CEFR B1

admired by many people because of good qualities or achievements.

For teachers: held in high esteem or regarded with honor by a community or within a specific field.

- She is a highly respected doctor who has worked in this town for thirty years.
- The professor is a respected authority on medieval history, frequently cited by colleagues for his meticulous archival research.

## Examples

- 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.

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