adj

respected

rih-SPEHK-tihd

adj

Held in high regard; admired for one's qualities or achievements.

"She is a highly respected surgeon in her field."

"He was one of the most respected teachers at the school."

How to Use Respected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAdmired and looked up to by other people.

Common pairings

widely respected a respected authority highly respected

more respected comparative, most respected superlative

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She is a highly _____ surgeon in her field.

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