respectedadjective
uk/rɪˈspek.tɪd/us/rɪˈspek.tɪd/B2 admired by many people for your qualities or achievements:
a highly respected figure/politician/doctor
the country's most respected daily newspaper
He is very well respected in the business world.
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- Aberdeen and Glasgow universities are internationally respected institutions.
- Arvinda is a respected musicologist.
- The RSPCA is a respected body working for animal welfare.
- A colleague described him as well-liked and respected by all.
- She's a highly respected colleague.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Admirable and admired
- admirable
- awe-inspiring
- awesome
- commendable
- credit
- creditable
- favourable
- glorious
- hallowed
- helluva
- impressive
- laudable
- praiseworthy
- recognized
- renowned
- the toast of sth idiom
- time-honoured
- venerable
- worthy
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