adj Uncommon

esteemed

ihs-TEEMD

Esteemed (adj) means Widely respected or admired. Example: “The esteemed professor has published dozens of papers.”

adj

Widely respected or admired.

"The esteemed professor has published dozens of papers."

How to use esteemed

Learner’s notes

In 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

more esteemed comparative, most esteemed superlative

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The _____ professor has published dozens of papers.

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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.