esteemed
Syllables: es·teemed/ɪsˈtiːmd/
esteemed adjective: respected, having respect or admiration from others. Also the simple past and past participle of esteem.
Adjective
esteemed (comparative more esteemed, superlative most esteemed)
- Respected, having respect or admiration from others.
- my esteemed colleague
- Synonyms:
- blessed, reputable, well-regarded, admired, applauded, distinguished, eminent, feared, gloriful, glorious
Also used as
esteemed is also the simple past and past participle of esteem.
Examples of esteemed in a sentence
- The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.
- Cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.
- I seconded the proposal of my esteemed colleague.
Synonyms of esteemed
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Forms of esteemed
| comparative | more esteemed |
|---|---|
| superlative | most esteemed |
Words formed from esteemed
Words that rhyme with esteemed
Questions about esteemed
- What does esteemed mean?
- Esteemed means respected, having respect or admiration from others.
- What part of speech is esteemed?
- Esteemed is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce esteemed?
- Esteemed is pronounced /ɪsˈtiːmd/.
Words near esteemed in the dictionary
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