Synonyms of respected

respected 1 of 2

adjective

as in respectable

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respectable
• reputable
• prestigious
• esteemed
• recognized
• reputed
• distinguished
• renowned
• estimable
• name
• prominent
• honorable
• worthy
• famous
• honored
• famed
• venerable
• celebrated
• creditable
• good
• illustrious
• notable
• praiseworthy
• redoubtable
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• unknown
• shadowy
• shady
• obscure
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

respected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of respect

as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admired
• regarded
• appreciated
• praised
• esteemed
• loved
• considered
• revered
• liked
• venerated
• commended
• valued
• enjoyed
• acclaimed
• applauded
• approved
• complimented
• credited
• adored
• reverenced
• relished
• favored
• drank (in)
• idolized
• accredited
• set store by
• delighted (in)
• savored
• worshipped
• cherished
• treasured
• reveled (in)
• hallowed
• fancied
• prized
• grooved (on)
• canonized
• adulated
• deified
• dug
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• execrated
• condemned
• disliked
• abominated
• scorned
• disdained
• disapproved
• frowned (on or upon)
• vilified
• discounted
• deplored
• decried
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respected

Adjective

The letters praise Murray and his research, feeding the professor’s desire to feel respected. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Natalia believes everyone has a role in the Morales family and works to preserve their respected name – God bless anyone who gets in her way. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

All 435 House of Representatives seats are up for election, with 37 considered competitive, 21 of them toss-ups, by the Cook Political Report — a respected polling analysis site. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The movie takes place in Copenhagen, May 1945, as Marie prepares for her summer wedding to an older, respected widower. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

And yet that life seems to have come to a halt for Elif, a respected poet who’s been stuck in a rut for a long time. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

That approach has earned recognition from one of the industry’s most respected entrepreneurs. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

When conferences were the primary mechanism for professional exchange, a speaking invitation from a respected society carried real weight. — Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The first person to make progress on deciphering the stone was Thomas Young, a British Egyptologist who was also a respected physician and physicist. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

Verb

His character was deeply respected in the Hazzard community, often acting as a steadying influence amid the chaos. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

This place has an air of class; respect it, and be respected. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Though unanimously respected and resolutely opposed to Zionism, Barnston was aging. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The most impactful thing a new commissioner can do for morale is to demonstrate to the review teams that their views and critical role in the regulatory process will be respected and considered. — Scott Gottlieb, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Kolb, who is well known and respected in the New York fashion world, earlier apologized for his actions. — CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Intentionally blending the personal, social-emotional, pedagogical and technical components of teaching cultivated a space where teachers felt heard and respected rather than talked at. — Paul Koh, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

Keith, who was widely respected as an architect of modern hip-hop, started making beats as a teenager and went on to create a signature sound adapted from legendary Southern groups such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Marciniw is believed to have had more than 30 years of flight experience and was respected in the industry, NBC4 reported. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026