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

Central to that is the respected figure of George Syrianos, who had previously been the global technical director for Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave — the three teams within the Evangelos Marinakis football empire. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In fact, McVay playing coy could just be gamesmanship for his respected colleague and fellow head coach, Kyle Shanahan. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Bartiromo was a respected business journalist at CNBC, and popular, too — Joey Ramone once wrote a song about her. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Anchoring coverage since 2013, Rebecca Lowe has become a respected voice from Premier League mornings to Olympic and World Cup broadcasts. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Producers who dedicated much of their careers to Love Productions, the respected company wholly acquired by Sky in 2020. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

In an interview with The Washington Post, Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for dialogue. — John Hudson, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Sage is a remarkable talent whose authenticity, voice, and commanding presence have made her one of the most respected and influential personalities in media. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

By the end of his life, Irving had established himself as a respected biographer and a sometime international diplomat. — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

For those who never truly respected the WNBA, this has created tension. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Reality says opposing defenses will stack the box with eight defenders until Miami proves tit has a passing attack that needs to be respected. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Borrowers became accustomed to businesses that respected their time. — Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

God willing, that place will be juvenile court, where the lives of these young people can be respected and honored. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Human rights groups have criticized plans to deport migrants to centers or prisons in third countries, arguing that European nations cannot guarantee their rights will be respected there. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Like it or not, there are a few stringent matters of etiquette unique to the game that, as Osaka noted earlier, need to be respected. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

The legacy of the brand is respected while remaining completely relevant today. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Beyoncé Less pleading and more of a warning, Beyoncé’s version was a far detour from how Dolly sang the original version, which Dolly respected. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026