adj
esteemed
ihs-TEEMD
adj
1
Widely respected or admired.
"The esteemed professor has published dozens of papers."
How to Use Esteemed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-respected and highly regarded, usually said of a person or institution.
When to use it
Fairly formal — common in introductions, citations, and official praise, less so in casual speech.
Common pairings
esteemed colleague
esteemed guest
highly esteemed
Word Forms
more esteemed comparative, most esteemed superlative
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The _____ professor has published dozens of papers.