esteemed — held in great respect; admired
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: held in great respect; admired
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈstiːmd/
Example Sentences
- The esteemed chef's restaurant has a waiting list of three months.
- My esteemed grandmother can beat anyone at chess, including chess masters who cry after losing to her.
- The esteemed author received a standing ovation at the book signing.
esteemed
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈstiːmd/]
held in great respect; admired
held in great respect; admired
The esteemed professor beamed, having helped so many who dreamed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estimer' meaning 'to value or assess', derived from Latin 'aestimare' meaning 'to appraise or evaluate'. The word entered English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
esteem (to regard highly or value) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix) = esteemed
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The esteemed chef's restaurant has a waiting list of three months.”
“My esteemed grandmother can beat anyone at chess, including chess masters who cry after losing to her.”
“The esteemed author received a standing ovation at the book signing.”
“Our esteemed CEO announced that casual Friday now includes pajamas and slippers.”
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