respected — Regarded with honor, admiration, and esteem; held in high regard by others due to achievements or character.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Regarded with honor, admiration, and esteem; held in high regard by others due to achievements or character.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈspektɪd/
Example Sentences
- The respected professor's lectures were so boring that even his own reflection in the window fell asleep.
- He became a respected chef after finally learning that salt and sugar are not interchangeable.
- Dr. Kim is a respected cardiologist who has saved countless lives.
respected
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈspektɪd/]
Regarded with honor, admiration, and esteem; held in high regard by others due to achievements or character.
Regarded with honor, admiration, and esteem; held in high regard by others due to achievements or character.
The respected detective found what was expected and detected!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'respectus', past participle of 'respicere' meaning 'to look back at' or 'to regard'. The idea evolved from someone being worthy of a second look to being held in high esteem.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + spect (to look) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The respected professor's lectures were so boring that even his own reflection in the window fell asleep.”
“He became a respected chef after finally learning that salt and sugar are not interchangeable.”
“Dr. Kim is a respected cardiologist who has saved countless lives.”
“The company is known as a respected employer in the industry.”
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