respected
Respected (adj) means Held in high regard; admired for one's qualities or achievements. Example: “She is a highly respected surgeon in her field.”
How to Use Respected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAdmired and looked up to by other people.
Word Forms
more respected comparative, most respected superlative
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She is a highly _____ surgeon in her field.
Synonyms
View more →Related Words
Rhymes for respected
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “respected” mean?
The word “respected” means held in high regard; admired for one's qualities or achievements. In plain terms, admired and looked up to by other people.
How do you pronounce “respected”?
“Respected” is pronounced rih-SPEHK-tihd (/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “respected” in a sentence?
Here is “respected” used in a sentence: “She is a highly respected surgeon in her field.”
What part of speech is “respected”?
“Respected” is an adjective.
Is “respected” a common word?
“Respected” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "respected" and "respectful"?
"Respected" means admired and held in high regard by others ("a respected scientist"), while "respectful" means showing politeness and consideration toward someone ("a respectful tone"). One describes how a person is viewed; the other describes how a person behaves.
What is the difference between "respected" and "respectable"?
"Respected" means actually admired and esteemed, whereas "respectable" means good enough to be socially acceptable or fairly decent ("a respectable income"). Being respectable is a lower bar than being genuinely respected.
What words commonly go with "respected"?
"Respected" often pairs with adverbs of degree and with people or institutions, as in "widely respected," "highly respected," "a respected leader," and "a respected journal." It usually describes someone or something admired by many.
Featured In
Vocabulary lists that include respected: