Respected: meaning, definitions and examples
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respected
[ rɪˈspɛktɪd ]
in society
Admired by others for their qualities or achievements; held in high esteem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a respected leader in the community.
- He is a respected academic in the field of physics.
profession
Considered to be knowledgeable or skillful in a particular area.
Synonyms
acknowledged, reputable, venerated
Examples of usage
- She is a respected lawyer with years of experience.
- He is a respected doctor known for his expertise.
Translations
Translations of the word "respected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 respeitado
🇮🇳 सम्मानित
🇩🇪 respektiert
🇮🇩 dihormati
🇺🇦 шанований
🇵🇱 szanowany
🇯🇵 尊敬される
🇫🇷 respecté
🇪🇸 respetado
🇹🇷 saygıdeğer
🇰🇷 존경받는
🇸🇦 محترم
🇨🇿 respektovaný
🇸🇰 rešpektovaný
🇨🇳 受尊敬的
🇸🇮 spoštovan
🇮🇸 virðulegur
🇰🇿 құрметті
🇬🇪 პატივსაცემი
🇦🇿 hörmətli
🇲🇽 respetado
Etymology
The word 'respected' originated from the verb 'respect', which comes from the Latin word 'respectus', meaning 'regard, consideration'. The adjective 'respected' started to be used in the English language around the 17th century, evolving to its current meaning of being admired or esteemed by others.
See also: disrespect, disrespectful, disrespectfully, disrespectfulness, disrespects, respect, respectability, respectable, respectful, respectfully, respectfulness, respecting, respective, respectively.