esteemed

es-teemed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Held in high respect; greatly admired.

  2. 2.

    Used as a formal term of respect in correspondence.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    esteemed colleague — a formal way of addressing a respected professional peer
  • •
    highly esteemed — held in very high regard
  • •
    self-esteem — confidence in one's own worth or abilities

Related words

Antonyms: despised, disregarded, disrespected, scorned
See also: admired, esteem, honored, respected
Synonyms: admired, distinguished, honored, respected, revered

Etymology

From Latin aestimare ("to value, estimate, appraise"), via Old French estimer. The past participle developed as an adjective meaning "highly valued."