adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of respect form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

   "He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession."

Adjective

1. 1
   receiving deferential regard wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

admiredadmiredadoredappreciatedbelovedcreditable

Example

More examples

"Artists are highly respected in France."

Related phrases

well-respected

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