respected

Definitions

Admired or held in high esteem by many people.

Widely or generally accepted as valid, important, or reliable.

Examples

She is a highly respected scientist in the field of marine biology.

The veteran teacher was deeply respected by all of her students.

He earned a respected position within the company through years of hard work.

Synonyms

esteemed admired honored revered venerated regarded acclaimed

Antonyms

disrespected despised scorned disregarded shunned disreputable ignored