Respected: meaning, definitions and examples

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respected

 

[ rɪˈspɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in society

Admired by others for their qualities or achievements; held in high esteem.

Synonyms

esteemed, honored, revered

Examples of usage

  • She is a respected leader in the community.
  • He is a respected academic in the field of physics.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,477 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.