RESPECTED meaning: 1. admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: 2. admired by many people for your…. Learn more.

Synonyms for RESPECTED: respectable, reputable, prestigious, esteemed, recognized, reputed, distinguished, renowned; Antonyms of RESPECTED: disreputable, unknown, shadowy, shady, …

Define respected. respected synonyms, respected pronunciation, respected translation, English dictionary definition of respected. n. 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I …

Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people.

Someone who's respected has a great reputation. Aretha Franklin wanted to be respected, so she sang “r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me,” which turned out to be a kind of anthem for women …

Dec 16, 2025 · respected (comparative more respected, superlative most respected) Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

Respect, esteem, veneration imply recognition of personal qualities by approbation, deference, and more or less affection. Respect is commonly the result of admiration and approbation, together with …

A sign entreating "silence and respect" at Arlington National Cemetery Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or …

She is a highly respected professor. He is one of the most respected people in the film industry.

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