Respected — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Respected

Respected (verb)

  1. to consider worthy of high regard, esteem
  2. to act in a way which shows awareness of (someone's rights, wishes, etc.)
  3. to treat or deal with (something good or valuable) in a proper way

Respected (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

    "a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world"

    similar: esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable
    related: honorable, venerable, worthy, creditable, good, praiseworthy, celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known
    opposite: disreputable
    near: seedy, shadowy, shady, no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown

Respected (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike"

    similar: admired, appreciated, considered, esteemed, regarded, set store by
    related: acclaimed, accredited, applauded, approved, commended, complimented, credited, praised, delighted (in), drank (in), enjoyed, relished, reveled (in), savored, dug, fancied, favored, grooved (on), liked, loved, adored, adulated, canonized, deified, doted (on), hallowed, idolized, revered, reverenced, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured, valued
    near: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, execrated, hated, loathed, condemned, decried, deplored, disapproved, discounted, discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, disliked, dismissed, disregarded, frowned (on or upon), kissed off, scorned, vilified

Related Entry: Respect (verb)

Respect is a different word from Respected. The synonyms below are for respect, not for respected.

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike"

    similar: admire, appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, set store by
    related: acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise, delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor, dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love, adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Respected

The most common words with a similar meaning to Respected:

esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable, admired, appreciated, considered, regarded, set store by

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Respected

Words with the opposite meaning of Respected:

disreputable

Related Words for Respected

honorable, venerable, worthy, creditable, good, praiseworthy, celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known, acclaimed, accredited, applauded, approved, commended, complimented, credited, praised, delighted (in), drank (in), enjoyed, relished, reveled (in)

Near Antonyms of Respected

seedy, shadowy, shady, no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, execrated, hated, loathed, condemned, decried, deplored, disapproved, discounted, discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, disliked, dismissed, disregarded, frowned (on or upon), kissed off, scorned, vilified

Word Forms of Respected

Inflections: respecting, respects

Derived words: respecter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Respected

First known use: 1543

Frequently Asked Questions about Respected

What does "Respected" mean?

"Respected" means to consider worthy of high regard, esteem. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to consider worthy of high regard, esteem. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Respected"?

Other words for "Respected" include esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed and respectable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Respected" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Respected"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Respected". Common alternatives include esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable, admired and appreciated.

What is the opposite of "Respected"?

Antonyms of "Respected" include disreputable. Near antonyms include seedy, shadowy, shady and no-name.

How do you use "Respected" in a sentence?

Examples of "Respected" in a sentence: "a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world"; "an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike".

Is "Respected" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Respected" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Respected"?

First known use: 1543.

What is another word for "Respected" meaning "having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge"?

When "Respected" (adjective) means having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge, synonyms include esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized and reputable. Opposites in this sense include disreputable.