adj
Uncommon
esteemed
ihs-TEEMD
Esteemed (adj) means Widely respected or admired. Example: “The esteemed professor has published dozens of papers.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more esteemed
- Superlative
- most esteemed
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What does “esteemed” mean?
The word “esteemed” means widely respected or admired. In plain terms, well-respected and highly regarded, usually said of a person or institution.
How do you pronounce “esteemed”?
“Esteemed” is pronounced ihs-TEEMD (/ɪsˈtiːmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “esteemed” in a sentence?
Here is “esteemed” used in a sentence: “The esteemed professor has published dozens of papers.”
What part of speech is “esteemed”?
“Esteemed” is an adjective.
Is “esteemed” a common word?
“Esteemed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
